Health
Inherited genetic variant influences response to leukemia treatment for some children – EurekAlert
St. Jude researchers showed that an inherited variant of the GATA3 gene is tied to minimal residual disease levels and response to therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
IMAGE: Jun J. Yang, Ph.D., of St. Jude Pharmaceutical Sciences and Oncology
view more
Credit: St. Jude
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are investigating the inherited genetics of childhood leukemia and how particular gene variations can affect treatment outcomes. The research showed that an inherited variation in the GATA3 gene strongly influences early response to chemotherapy and is linked to relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The work was pub…
-
General17 hours agoEnvironment Bill passes Senate as Greens cut deal with Labor
-
Business17 hours agoWhat Warren Buffett’s farewell letter means for Berkshire Hathaway investors
-
General16 hours agoCalls for states to change alcohol laws ahead of women’s ministers meeting
-
General19 hours agoPutin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace agreement