Rare But Important Gene Target Found in Many Tumor Types
A consortium of researchers led by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators have completed the largest analysis of a new gene fusion they believe is responsible for development of a wide spectrum of cancer types. They say their studies show that errant gene fusions in neuregulin-1 or NRG1, which are present in about 0.2 percent…
A Simple Tool For Doubling Down On Disease Control
It’s a simple idea: Pair the control of a neglected tropical disease with a more prominent disease that afflict the same populations to reduce morbidity and mortality. The approach could be a win-win, but for public health officials, having evidence to support implementation of an integrated approach is vital. “The information to support this dual…
Some Cancer Therapies May Provide a New Way to Treat High Blood Pressure
With Worrisome Animal Research, More Focus Needed on Effects of Cannabis on Human Development
In this new era of legalized marijuana, far too little research has been conducted on the effect of cannabis on the development of human embryos, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center who scoured medical literature on the topic and found what they say is worrisome animal research. Their study, in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Pharmacology and…