A Mitosis Mystery Solved: How Chromosomes Align Perfectly in a Dividing Cell
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (February 12, 2012) – To solve a mystery, sometimes a great detective need only study the clues in front of him.
Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
PHILADELPHIA—Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a study from researchers at Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center suggests.
Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss
NEW ORLEANS – New research suggests that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older.
Commonly-Used Postoperative Radiotherapy Does Not Improve Survival in Older People with Lung Cancer
(New York – February 13, 2012) Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that post-operative radiation therapy (PORT), a controversial yet frequently administered treatment for lung cancer, may not prolong life in older people with locally advanced disease.