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Molecular 'clock' could predict risk for developing breast cancer

DALLAS — May 14, 2008 — Dr. David Euhus has helped determine that methylation acts as a type of biological clock, indicating how many times a cell has divided. The chemical reaction in genes could one day help researchers more accurately determine a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer and provide a new approach for treatment. Click here for full story.

UT Synthetic molecules may be less expensive alternative to therapeutic antibodies, researchers find

DALLAS — Apr. 4, 2008 — Dr. Thomas Kodadek is chief of translational research and member of the cancer center. He has developed a simple and inexpensive method to screen small synthetic molecules and pull out a handful that might treat cancer and other diseases less expensively than current methods. Click here for full story.

UT Southwestern scientist honored among best in Texas research

DALLAS — Jan. 10, 2008 — Dr. Beth Levine, chief of infectious diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center, was recognized today as one of the state’s top rising stars in research by The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST). Click here for full story.

Hormonal dietary supplements might promote prostate cancer progression

DALLAS — Jan. 15, 2008 — Hormonal components in over-the-counter dietary supplements may promote the progression of prostate cancer and decrease the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered. Click here for full story.

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