A decade ago, uS law said human genes were patentable -- which meant patent holders had the right to stop anyone from sequencing, testing or even looking at a patented gene. Troubled by the way this law both harmed patients and created a...

What would you do if you found out that cancer could be lurking in your genes? More people are getting news like that these days as more kinds of cancer are being linked to specific genes and genetic tests let doctors screen your...

Jimmy Lin is developing technologies to catch cancer months to years before current methods. He shares a breakthrough technique that looks for small signals of cancer's presence via a simple blood test, detecting the recurrence of some...

There were nights growing up near Toledo, Ohio, when Caly Bevier would be out driving with her friends, trying to find that special location where they could get a clear enough signal to hear the distant broadcast...

Howcast - Learn if fertility treatments can cause cancer in this Howcast video.

Ovarian cancer is a common and potentially deadly disease among women, especially after menopause. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, but symptoms often appear late when the cancer is already advanced. Large-scale...

There are only a few procedures that can detect very early signs of cancer. Those that do are often invasive, expensive and uncomfortable, leading to poor screening rates. With support from the National Science Foundation, Vadim Backman...

This week’s episode of NSF Science Now highlights new primate fossil discoveries in Tanzania, the first screening method to detect the early presence of ovarian cancer, a polymer material that more efficiently utilizes solar energy and,...

Do you find yourself overlooking little medical issues, after all it can sometimes be a real effort to go see a doctor about something that's probably nothing? Well, maybe you shouldn't. Alltime 10s brings you 10 seemingly tiny health...

This week's episode of NSF Science Now highlights new primate fossil discoveries in Tanzania, the first screening method to detect the early presence of ovarian cancer, a polymer material that more efficiently utilizes solar energy and...

In this video, Bill Carmody interviews Kenny Dichter, the CEO and Founder of Wheels Up, a private aviation company. They discuss how Wheels Up is working to democratize private aviation and make it more accessible to entrepreneurs and...

Lynch Syndrome (Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer) | Genetics, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Lynch Syndrome (also known as Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer) is a hereditary condition involving increased...

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes involved in DNA repair and other important functions. However, mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase the risk of different types of cancer, including breast and ovarian cancer. In this lesson, we discuss the...