by Kerin Higa | Nov 24, 2014 | BioGPS, cancer, GeneOfTheWeek
Be Thankful for the Little Things… and the big things that make the little things work I’ve said it before: small things can make a big difference. This Thanksgiving (and every day), it’s important that we remember and give thanks for the little...
by Kerin Higa | Sep 29, 2014 | BioGPS, cancer, GeneOfTheWeek
1989 was an important year. In May of 1989, Yonehara et al. published a report that treatment with an anti-FAS antibody leads to the death of cells expressing our ominously-named gene-of-the-week, “Fas cell surface death receptor” (FAS).1 In July of 1989, Bernhard...
by Melissa Lau | Jun 30, 2014 | BioGPS, breast cancer, cancer, GeneOfTheWeek
America is failing. Or rather… our infrastructure is. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the condition and performance of our infrastructure is so poor, that we failed their “2013 Report Card” with a resounding grade of D+.1 Besides being...
by Melissa Lau | May 19, 2014 | BioGPS, cancer, GeneOfTheWeek
Despite declining birth and fertility rates,1 the global market for baby food and infant formula is on the rise; with a projected increase to $31 billion by 2020,2 worldwide spending on baby food products will soon exceed the total annual budget for NIH research...
by Kerin Higa | May 11, 2014 | BioGPS, breast cancer, cancer, GeneOfTheWeek
Last week, Melissa discussed the use of aspirin as a preventative measure against colorectal cancer. While the risks may outweigh the benefits for the general population, aspirin may be a useful treatment in specific populations (e.g., those with high levels of...
by Melissa Lau | May 5, 2014 | BioGPS, cancer, GeneOfTheWeek
With over 100 billion tablets produced (and consumed) yearly,1 aspirin has come a long way from its humble beginnings as the active ingredient in willow bark—a medicinal remedy used since ancient times, by the likes of Hippocrates and Pliny the Elder. Since its first...
