Along with defending against pathogens, the body's innate immune system helps to protect the stability of our genomes in unexpected ways -- ways that have important implications for the development of ...

Because symptoms are vague, including fatigue, stomach pain, back pain and weight loss, almost 80% of patients are diagnosed after the cancer has already spread.

There's a new blood test to screen for colorectal cancer, but a new study found it's not as effective as a colonoscopy or ...

Scientists pinpointed 80 gene variants, including eight tied to fatty acid metabolism, that may cause breast cancer in some people, new research suggests.

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon or rectum. It's ...

Could the controversial COVID drug hydroxychloroquine be repurposed as a promising medication for cancer? Researchers believe ...

I'm about to turn 40, and I'm nervous about getting my first mammogram. I hear they can be uncomfortable or even painful. Is ...

As it approaches the one-year anniversary of its efforts to study how DNA can be used to help identify certain health conditions earlier – leading to better outcomes -- St. Luke’s is looking back on ...

As a key player in protein synthesis, mRNA technology is transforming therapeutics, offering solutions for cancer, genetic disorders, and regenerative medicine.

Researchers from Liaoning Jinqiu Hospital and affiliated organizations explored potential new genetic targets in heart failure and breast cancer through combining genetic inference and single-cell ...

Six/UW/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium scientists received new funding from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to ...

The body has a variety of mechanisms to detect problems with DNA and to repair them, helping to prevent diseases like cancer ...