Brianna Abbott

A woman's breast tissue undergoes dramatic changes as it ages, creating an environment where cancer cells are more likely to flourish, a new study has found.

A blood pressure drug has the potential to combat one of the most common, difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, according to a new study.

Brianna Abbott is a freelance writer for BioSpace. She is a seasoned healthcare reporter, covering cancer, infectious disease, the business of medicine and more.

Revolution Medicines and its RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib stole the show at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting this weekend, as Truist Securities predicts a possible third quarter launch for the pancreatic cancer drug.

The project is helping to fill critical gaps in the genetic underpinnings of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Hospitals across New England are working to help patients navigate the lingering consequences of cancer.

Summer is peak tick season, and with the pests comes the risk of Lyme, spotted fevers and other tick-borne illnesses.

The approach uses a protein found in fruit flies to ferry the gene editor Cas9 into muscle cells.

The field known as oncofertility is on the rise By Brianna Abbott — The Boston Globe

The field known as oncofertility is on the rise Shortly after her wedding four years ago, Jenilee Crowley felt ready to start having kids.