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New Study: Investigation of Colorectal Cancer-Promoting Protein

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November 24, 2021
In the cover paper published in Oncotarget’s Volume 12, Issue 24, researchers investigated the underlying mechanisms and signaling pathways behind an elevated protein and its receptor in colorectal cancer. continue reading »

Table of Contents: Oncotarget’s Volume 12, Issue 24

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November 23, 2021
Read short summaries of the latest oncology-focused research published in this week’s issue of Oncotarget: Volume 12, Issue 24. continue reading »

Behind the Study: P4HA1 Protein and Colorectal Cancer

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November 22, 2021
Dr. Michael Roehrl describes the research paper he co-authored, entitled, “Prolyl 4-hydroxylase alpha 1 protein expression risk-stratifies early stage colorectal cancer”. continue reading »

Chemical in Sunscreen Promotes Breast Cancer in Diet-Dependent Manner

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November 18, 2021
The bioactivity of oxybenzone—a harmful chemical often found in sunscreens—was examined within mouse models of breast cancer in high- and low-fat dietary contexts. continue reading »

Behind the Study: Benzophenone-3 Promotion of Mammary Tumorigenesis

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November 15, 2021
Dr. Richard Schwartz describes the 2020 research paper he co-authored, entitled, “Benzophenone-3 promotion of mammary tumorigenesis is diet-dependent.” continue reading »