This past April was Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and RIOT dived into the subject to talk about the latest research on the disease. Learn more look here!
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RIOT highlights Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month in this blog post. Stay informed on the development and current treatments of multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in white blood cells.
Biliary Tract Cancers: A Spotlight on a Rare Group of Diseases
Check out this blog post to learn more about biliary cancers - a rare group of cancers of the biliary system, which include the gallbladder and bile duct
Brain Cancer Cells Grow by Tapping into Host Brain Cell Signals
In this article we dive into gliomas - a difficult to treat brain cancer - by exploring the unique way neurons communicate. Understanding this phenomenon may be the key to unlocking better treatments.
COVID, Cancer, and the Immune System
COVID-19 is all over the news. What does this mean for cancer patients? Take a look at this article to learn more about the inner workings of our immune system and the importance of keeping those who have a compromised immune system safe during these times.
Cancer cells are stressed out and it may be a good thing
DNA in our cells gets damaged everyday. Our cells can also makes mistakes when replicating our DNA. These mistakes and damages are known as "replication stress." Cancer cells are unique because they have chronic replication stress and use it to their advantage. Check out this blog article to learn more about this phenomenon and how scientists are trying to exploit it to help treat cancer.
Cancer: A Throwback to Ancient Cells?
Our cells are co-operative, law-abiding citizens of our body. Cancer cells, however, are selfish and betray these rules of co-operation, reminiscent of single cell organisms from a long time ago. Check out this blog post that explores an emerging theory known as cancer atavism.
Biomarkers Mark the Way for Earlier Colon Cancer Diagnosis
New on the blog: What are 'biomarkers' and how do they 'colour' cancer cells?
Epigenetics: Why Your Genes Aren’t Everything
Why do identical twins differ despite having the exact same DNA? It’s all about how the DNA is used – read more on the blog to find out how ‘epigenetics’ controls this!
Viruses to Cancer: A Look at HPV
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and this article is a brief look into cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV), and discusses how some viruses can cause cancer.
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