All cancer tumors have one thing in common – they must feed themselves to grow and spread, a difficult feat since they are usually in a tumor microenvironment with limited nutrients and oxygen. A study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has revealed new details about how an enzyme called acetyl-CoA synthetase 2 (ACSS2) allows brain tumors to grow despite their harsh surroundings. The findings, published in the May 25...
The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital today debuted San Diego Zoo Kids, a new television channel for patients and...
Ronald DePinho, M.D., professor of biology and former president, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is among the recipients...
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Researchers have found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
may reduce the rate of oral HPV infections in young adults by as much
as 88 percent. However, given the vaccine’s low rate of uptake in the
U.S. – especially in males – the impact of the vaccine on oral HPV
infections remains low.
This is the first study to explore the possible impact of HPV vaccination on oral HPV infections. The findings...
More than 800 cancer doctors, nurses and scientists from all over the world will gather at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center...
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center named eight innovative researchers to the second annual class of Andrew Sabin Family Fellows...
The American Dental Association (ADA) and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a joint effort to improve patient...
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has announced that Ben Melson will become the institution’s senior vice president and chief...
Guillermina Lozano, Ph.D., chair of Genetics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been elected to the prestigious National...
The University of Texas System convened its 2nd Annual Eliminate Tobacco Use Summit April 17-18 in Austin to enhance tobacco control...