Colon Cancer

Studies from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Institute of Pathology yield new information about colon cancer

Published in Genetics and Environmental Business Week, July 30th, 2009

New research, 'The impact of microRNAs on colorectal cancer,' is the subject of a report. According to a study from Munich, Germany, "MicroRNAs are small RNAs that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. After their discovery 15 years ago, a new layer of gene regulation was introduced into every field of human biology and medicine."

"Considering the strong association between genetic alterations and neoplastic diseases, it is not surprising that there is a special focus on miRNAs and cancer. A multitude of experimental studies on colorectal cancer, the most common cancer site and furthermore the second most common cause of death due to cancer,...

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Source: Genetics and Environmental Business Week (2009-07-30)

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