Tag: genetic risk
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Immune-Related Genes Shape Pancreatic Cancer Risk and Outcomes, CNIO Study Finds
Overview: Immune Genes and pancreatic cancer In a significant advance for pancreatic cancer research, scientists from the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) have identified immune-related genetic variations that affect both the risk of developing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and the outcomes for patients who face this challenging disease. The study adds to the growing body…
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Immune-Related Genes Shape Pancreatic Cancer Risk and Outcomes
Groundbreaking Findings Link Immune-Related Genes to Pancreatic Cancer Risk A new wave of genetic research from the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) is reshaping our understanding of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Scientists have identified specific immune-related gene variations that not only influence a person’s risk of developing PDAC but also shape outcomes after diagnosis. The…
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Cleveland Clinic Team Uncovers Genetic Link to Osteosarcoma
Groundbreaking discovery ties SMARCAL1 gene to pediatric osteosarcoma A team at Cleveland Clinic Children’s has identified a genetic factor that may increase the risk of developing osteosarcoma, the most common malignant bone tumor in children and young adults. The study, recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, analyzed genetic data from nearly 6,000 children…
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Group-based and online counselling reduces diabetes risk in high-risk men
Overview of the T2D-GENE study A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that group-based and online lifestyle counselling can help middle-aged and older men make healthier dietary choices that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The T2D-GENE project tracked men living in the eastern part of Finland over three years, examining…