Rare genetic variants better assessed: Bonn researchers take the lead in developing classification criteria for gene variants that can lead to hereditary colorectal cancer
Genetic confirmation of the suspected diagnosis of “hereditary colorectal cancer” is of great importance for the medical care of affected families.
AI can identify women with high risk of breast cancer in screening examinations
The use of AI makes it possible for women with a high risk of breast cancer to be identified in mammography screening examinations so that the cancer can…
Leukemia cells activate cellular recycling program
In a recent study, scientists led by Professor Stefan Müller from Goethe University’s Institute of Biochemistry II investigated a specific form of blood cancer known as acute myeloid…
Stimulating Nerves Connected to the Pancreas Regenerates Insulin-Producing Cells
Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels. The only cells that produce insulin are pancreatic beta cells (β-cells), and a decrease in these cells is a…
Personalizing treatment for colorectal cancer patients by combining tissue-based biomarkers and ctDNA
Combining artificial intelligence-generated digital pathology tools, conventional histopathological assessment and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis can improve treatment stratification of patients with colorectal cancer after surgery. Kerr and…