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Mutations in estrogen receptor gene associated with worse outcomes after breast cancer treatment

A small proportion of women who receive anti-estrogen treatment after breast cancer surgery have worse outcomes. This is associated with mutations in the estrogen receptor gene, according to a study from Lund University now published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum.

22 Apr 2021

Two extremes of female sexual behavior may be controlled by the same brain region

In many species, including humans and mice, the fluctuating levels of the hormones progesterone and estrogen determine whether the female is fertile or not. And in the case of mice, whether she's sexually receptive or not.

20 Apr 2021

Systematic review: Exposure to endocrine-disruptors could elevate breast cancer risk

Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research.

20 Apr 2021

Gender-affirming hormone therapy linked to blood pressure changes in transgender people

Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) was associated with blood pressure changes in both transgender men and women, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

19 Apr 2021

Three teams selected to receive the first awards from Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator for Cancer

Three teams of Dartmouth researchers have been selected to receive the first awards from the Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator for Cancer.

17 Apr 2021

Markers of fear recall differ between sexes, but in a hormone-dependent manner

A new study shows that markers of fear recall differ between men and women, but in a hormone-dependent manner.

16 Apr 2021

CityU researchers identify super-enhancers that stimulate the activity of breast cancer genes

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive type of breast cancer with a high fatality rate. Currently, chemotherapy is the major treatment option, but the clinical result is unsatisfactory.

15 Apr 2021

Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women

As females age, their bodies typically undergo two significant changes that generally occur during adolescence and middle age.

15 Apr 2021

Breast cancer survivors with excess body weight at increased risk of developing second cancer

Breast cancer survivors who are overweight have a statistically significant increased risk of developing second primary cancers, according to results from a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente researchers and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

12 Apr 2021

Treatment resistance in triple-negative breast cancers linked to softer tissue environment

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have discovered that aggressive, triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) can evade treatment by reorganizing and softening the collagen matrix that surrounds the cancer cells.

3 Apr 2021

YAP inhibitors could facilitate targeted treatment of basal-like breast cancer

Targeted treatment of basal-like breast cancer could be facilitated by YAP inhibitors in the future. As reported by an MDC team headed by Walter Birchmeier in the scientific journal Cancer Research, this type of cancer requires the support of the YAP protein to stimulate the growth of cancer stem cells.

22 Mar 2021

Male fertility and androgen production may be impacted by COVID-19

An interesting new study has appeared online in the journal Hormones that discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the male and female gonads.

22 Mar 2021

Novel form of polymerized estrogen could provide neuroprotection

A novel form of polymerized estrogen developed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute can provide neuroprotection when implanted at the site of a spinal cord injury -- preventing further damage.

20 Mar 2021

Study evaluates effectiveness of hormone therapies in managing postmenopausal nocturia

As women age, they are more likely to wake up in the middle of the night to pass urine. The loss of estrogen during the menopause transition accelerates this problem, which is known as nocturia.

17 Mar 2021

Cooperation between two key genes drives breast cancer growth

Cooperation is generally a good thing -- working together to reach a goal. But in the case of cancer, it can be detrimental. University of Cincinnati researchers have discovered that cooperation between two key genes drives cancer growth, spread and treatment resistance in one particularly aggressive type of breast cancer.

9 Mar 2021

Using decision theory for precise choice of breast cancer treatment

The precise choice of treatment for breast cancer depends upon the status of the hormone receptors (for oestrogen and progesterone). Their conventional determination by means of immunohistochemistry (IHC) is associated with a certain error rate, which can be reduced by adding genomic data.

8 Mar 2021

Smoking cessation drug shows potential to treat Parkinson's disease in females

Texas A&M University College of Medicine ressearchers have recently discovered that cytisine -- a smoking cessation drug commonly used in Europe -- reduces the loss of dopamine neurons in females. These findings provide potential evidence for the use of the drug to treat Parkinson's disease or stop its progression in women.

4 Mar 2021

Estrogen News and Research

Latest Estrogen News and Research

Mutations in estrogen receptor gene associated with worse outcomes after breast cancer treatment

Two extremes of female sexual behavior may be controlled by the same brain region

Systematic review: Exposure to endocrine-disruptors could elevate breast cancer risk

Gender-affirming hormone therapy linked to blood pressure changes in transgender people

Three teams selected to receive the first awards from Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator for Cancer

Markers of fear recall differ between sexes, but in a hormone-dependent manner

CityU researchers identify super-enhancers that stimulate the activity of breast cancer genes

Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women

Breast cancer survivors with excess body weight at increased risk of developing second cancer

Treatment resistance in triple-negative breast cancers linked to softer tissue environment

YAP inhibitors could facilitate targeted treatment of basal-like breast cancer

Male fertility and androgen production may be impacted by COVID-19

Novel form of polymerized estrogen could provide neuroprotection

Study evaluates effectiveness of hormone therapies in managing postmenopausal nocturia

Cooperation between two key genes drives breast cancer growth

Using decision theory for precise choice of breast cancer treatment

Smoking cessation drug shows potential to treat Parkinson's disease in females

Menopausal changes may drive a heightened appetite for fatty foods and weight gain

New 'E-Morph' test method replaces animal experiments to detect hormone-like effects

Endocrine-targeted therapies can prevent and treat endometrial cancer recurrence

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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