SciFri Radio: Cancer

SciFri Radio: Rare Mother-to-Fetus Cancer Transmission Described
Researchers have identified an instance of a pregnant mother transmitting cancer cells to her offspring.

SciFri Radio: 'Watchful Waiting' on Prostate Cancer Treatment
It's common advice for men of a certain age -- get tested for prostate cancer, and get treatment early. But is 'watchful waiting' a better option...

SciFri Radio: Cancer Vaccine Update
We'll hear about new research into using vaccines to help the body battle melanoma.

SciFri Radio: New Approaches to Targeted Cancer Therapy
We'll hear about an approach to targeted cancer therapy that uses nanoparticles of fat to deliver a gene therapy to tumor cells.

SciFri Radio: Harold Varmus
Ira talks with Nobel-winning biologist Harold Varmus about his work, biological research, and the intersection between politics and science.

SciFri Radio: Cancer Genome Sequenced
Researchers studying the genetics of cancer have sequenced the complete cancer genome of a person with acute myeloid leukemia. We'll talk with one...

SciFri Radio: Tobacco Plants Grow Cancer Vaccines
Researchers report that they've been able to use tobacco plants as biological factories to manufacture specialized proteins needed for an...

SciFri Radio: Nanotube Safety
Long carbon nanotubes may behave similar to asbestos fibers in the body, a preliminary study finds. We'll talk about what still needs to be learned...

SciFri Radio: Salty Water for Better Tomatoes?
Researchers report that growing cherry tomatoes in salty water can make them tastier and richer in antioxidants.

SciFri Radio: Genetic Marker for Breast Cancer
Researchers have discovered a genetic marker that, if present, indicates a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer. We'll talk...

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SciFri Newsbriefs: Cancer

Newsbrief: Sunny Delight
A new study may explain why spring can't come enough and the genes behind your sun tan.

Newsbrief: SciFri File: Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
A company is mass-marketing a genetic test for breast and ovarian cancer. Would you get tested?

Newsbrief: A Window into the Heart ... and Everything Else
A transparent fish reveals the inner-workings of the body.

Newsbrief: Better Medicine Through Cell Phones
Answer that call—your ultrasound results are on the line.