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New Mayo Clinic tool exposes hidden cancer DNA changes that may drive treatment resistance

Some of the most harmful genetic changes in cancer are also the hardest to see. These structural alterations, deep within a tumor's DNA, can fuel[...]

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Halving radiation therapy for HPV-related throat cancer offers fewer side effects and similar outcomes, Mayo study finds
Joe Dangor
September 25, 2017
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Mayo study shows drug slows stomach emptying, may individualize obesity treatment
Joe Dangor
September 25, 2017
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Science Saturday: Down to the roots with stem cell therapies
Dana Sparks
September 23, 2017
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New payment models for radiation therapy should consider impact of behavioral health costs Mayo researchers say
Joe Dangor
September 22, 2017
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Mayo Clinic, National Decision Support Company unveil CareSelect Lab™ to provide real-time medical guidance when ordering laboratory tests
Gina Chiri-Osmond
September 19, 2017
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Science Saturday: Three genetic tests to improve prenatal screening
Dana Sparks
September 16, 2017
Discovery Science
Science Saturday: Transplanted scientist develops transplant tool
Dana Sparks
September 9, 2017
Arizona
Are you barking up the wrong tree by sleeping with your dog?
Jim McVeigh
September 7, 2017

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