Cancer Drug Under Investigation Unexpectedly Triggers Spinal Cord Recovery in Mice Models

Medicine & Technology Jul 14, 2022

A cancer drug currently being investigated surprised researchers when it aided in the recovery of spinal cord injuries in mice models. Read on to find out how the drug works and what it means for future therapies.

Regulatory Molecule Responsible for Epithelial Cells Becoming Invasive and Cancerous, Study Reveals

Jul 12, 2022

Researchers in Japan finally discovered how epithelial cells that can protect themselves from cancer become cancerous themselves. Read the article to learn more.

Groundbreaking Cancer Vaccine Made From Patient's Tumor Produced Hopeful Clinical Trial Results

Jul 04, 2022

The personalized cancer vaccine uses similar technology to the COVID-19 vaccine of Oxford-AstraZeneca to train the immune system for cancer cells. Check out how promising the critical trial results are.

Largest Collection of Prostate Cancer Biopsy Images Learned by AI Algorithm to Assist Urologists on Early Diagnosis

Jul 04, 2022

An international team developed an AI algorithm programmed with the largest dataset of prostate cancer biopsy images. Read more about the AI system and the applications it could be utilized for.

Magnetic Nanoparticles Can Be Triggered to Release Therapeutic microRNA to Targeted Cancer Cells for Treatment

Jul 01, 2022

A new study shows that magnetic nanoparticles can release anti-cancer microRNA on command to treat cancer cells and it's effective. Read more to know the details.

Bubbles and Ultrasound: Novel Technique Kills Cancer Cells

Jun 29, 2022

Cancers have been very difficult for experts to remove completely because of their natural resistance to therapies and elusiveness from the immune system. Read on to find out how gas-filled microbubbles and ultrasound allow researchers to remove 80% of tumor cells.

Chemically Modified Rocaglates Has Stronger Antiviral Effects That Inhibits Viral Replication of Hepatitis E Virus

Jun 27, 2022

In the search for a drug against the Hepatitis E virus, researchers found that chemically modified rocaglates are effective in inhibiting viral replication. Read the article to learn more.

Researchers Are Getting Closer to Creating 'Revolutionary' Cancer Vaccines

Jun 14, 2022

Scientists are optimistic about new approaches that harness the power of the immune system to prevent cancer from developing. Read the article to learn more about how a cancer vaccine could be possible in the coming years.

New Study Identifies 2 Proteins Directly Linked to DNA Repair in Cancer Cells That Could Help Patients Resistant to Certain Treatments

Jun 13, 2022

A new study discovered two proteins that had not been identified in the DNA repair process and make cancer cells resistant to certain drugs. Read more to know the details.

Bariatric Surgery Not Just for Weight Loss But Can Also Significantly Reduce Obesity-Related Cancer and Premature Death [Study]

Jun 13, 2022

Bariatric surgery is the most effective and invasive treatment for patients with obesity to solve weight loss problems. However, it can also help patients with cancer, read this article for details.

'Hidden DNA' That Could Benefit Cancer Patients Revealed; Is This the End of Chemotherapy?

Jun 06, 2022

A new study revealed a hidden DNA also known as ctDNA that can help cancer patients. Will this new approach be an end to chemotherapy? Read to find out.

Immunotherapy Drug Anti-Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 Dostarlimb Has 100% Efficacy Rate Against A Subset of Rectal Cancer [Study]

Jun 05, 2022

A promising study shows that dostarlimab was effective in phase II clinical trials of a dozen patients with a subset of rectal cancer. Read on to learn more.

High-Speed 3D Imaging Give Biopsies An Upgrade Similar to "The Matrix" Movie

Jun 03, 2022

Scientists developed a technology that could make conventional biopsies a thing of the past. Check out how high-speed 3D imaging could guide surgeons to precisely navigate tumors without the need of removing tissues.

Pancreatic Cancer: High-Fat Diet, Unregulated Athletic Performance Enhancers Activate Receptor for Pre-Cancerous Pancreas Lesions

Jun 02, 2022

The rapid progression of pre-cancerous pancreatic lesions into pancreatic cancer in mice shows how diet could affect health. Read on to learn how a high-fat diet and substances touted as athletic performance enhancers could trigger it.

Human Liver Cell Remains Under 3 Years Old Regardless of a Person's Age, Study Reveals

May 31, 2022

The liver cell has a unique capacity for regenerating itself after damage and researchers want to find a way of assessing its age. Read on to know the details.