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Protein discovery links to cancer research Science Daily Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:00 PM PDT New research on how a particular type of protein controls the growth of another protein could advance cancer research. Mutation rates in cancer cells strongly linked to how chromatin is organized Science Daily Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:00 PM PDT Inside our cells, DNA is packed in a dense structure called chromatin so the cell can replicate, repair any DNA damage during cell division, and control which genes are expressed. Researchers have found that chromatin has a lot to do with where mutations occur in the genome in cancer cells. DNA damage in roofers due to PAH exposure, possible cancer link Science Daily Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:59 PM PDT Roofers have higher PAH blood-levels after a shift than before and that these high levels of PAHs are linked with increased rates of DNA damage, and potentially with higher cancer risk. The Gathering Place errs and learn: editorial The Sun Press Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:51 PM PDT The Gathering Place erred when it failed to make sure that a photography exhibit chronicling a woman's losing battle against cancer fit its mission and clientele, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes. Fairview grad Mike Massé turns to YouTube to raise money for baby's cancer treatment Boulder Daily Camera Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:51 PM PDT "A father trying to be resourceful and act in desperation." That's what motivated Mike Massé, a 1988 graduate of Boulder's Fairview High School, to post a video of himself performing the Beatles' "Let It Be" on YouTube one week ago. Singer, actor Darryl Cotton dies AAP via Yahoo!7 News Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:48 PM PDT Singer and actor Darryl Cotton has succumbed to liver cancer. Top Doctors Sport Pink Dresses For Breast Cancer Funding KKTV 11 Colorado Springs Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:47 PM PDT Top administrators at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo participate in fashion show to raise money for the new breast cancer center of excellence. Volunteers Sought For Breast Cancer Program Garden City News Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:44 PM PDT If you've had breast cancer and want to pay it forward become a hotline volunteer. Women and men who are breast cancer survivors and others who are concerned about breast health issues can become volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City. American Cancer Society honors volunteers WLOX-TV Biloxi Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:44 PM PDT Those who donate their time and money to help in the fight against cancer were honored Thursday. The American Cancer Society and Singing River Health System held the first ever Gulf Coast Research Day to celebrate the volunteers and also bring awareness to the deadly disease. Patrice Clark has the story from Pascagoula. Two More Nearing AIDS 'Cure' After Bone Marrow Transplants, Doctors Say Georgia Public Broadcasting Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:43 PM PDT The two patients in Boston seem to be free of HIV after the treatment for cancer, Harvard researchers say. But they're still on antiviral drugs, unlike the so-called Berlin patient, who's the only person in the world who's been fully cured. read more

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