Research and Clinical Trials

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A preclinical step toward treating chronic dry mouth

Researchers replicated chronic dry mouth from radiation damage in preclinical models, laying the foundation for stem cell research to regenerate salivary tissue after cancer.

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Removal of both ovaries in younger women associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s

Mayo Clinic researchers report that surgical removal of both ovaries is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism in women younger than 43.

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Why you should ask about cancer clinical trials

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, here’s what you should know about clinical trials.

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Research provides critical information about the size and growth speed of gliomas

Researchers found that animal models with a specific change in DNA developed gliomas much more frequently and in half the time compared to models without the alteration.

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A history of cancer, coronary artery disease may reduce risk of dementia

Mayo Clinic researchers report that having a history of cancer or coronary artery disease may actually reduce the risk of dementia.

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Mayo Clinic researchers ID potential gene marker for treating pancreatic cancer

Researchers have identified a gene marker that may lead to a more effective, precision treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer.

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November cancer awareness: Clinical trials for pancreas, lung, stomach cancers and more

A new blog series to raise awareness about clinical trials and their important role in cancer care.

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Mayo Clinic receives National Cancer Institute grant for breast cancer research

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded a five-year, $12.1 million Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant in breast cancer from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

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Researchers hope to eliminate hepatitis, a common risk factor for liver cancer

Lewis Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., and Essa Mohamed, Ph.D., discuss their research and what they hope to achieve through their work to close the gap in health disparities.

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

Research revealed DNA sequences associated with response to abiraterone acetate to identify additional treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer resistant to standard therapies.