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Biosystems International has received venture capital amounting to $4.6 million to foster research and development of lung, colon, and breast cancer diagnostics to be marketed in 2010.

Scientists have discovered gene mutations that are the main cause of the inherited version of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. In addition, the researchers found that the same mutations play a significant role in high-risk forms of non-inherited neuroblastoma, the more common form of the disease.

Men age 75 and older should not be screened for prostate cancer, and younger men should discuss the benefits and harms of the prostate-specific antigen test with their clinicians before being tested, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Rosetta Genomics Ltd, Israel and Jersey City, NJ, reports its molecular test based on proprietary microRNA technology has been approved for clinical use by the New York State Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program.

Irregular molecules in the lining of the mouth, the saliva, the fallopian tube, or the bladder can identify early stage cancer, according to research presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.