Medicine & TechnologyA new study established that Parkin proteins are a reliable cancer cell supressor and can halt the development of tumor growth that leads to metastasis.
After marine biologists completed the genome sequencing of lobsters over 6 years, the crustaceans revealed their longevity secrets including immunity against cancer and deflecting tumor growth.
A recent study of neuronal activities shows that excessive neuronal activities might increase the chances of having a brain tumor. Mice, in place of children, are found to have developing tumors in optical neurons.
Cancer cells have adapted hibernation, an ancient evolutionary survival mechanism, in which they transform into sluggish, slow dividing cells to evade the harsh chemotherapy.
For years, researchers have observed how tumor cells can rapidly spread to vital organs. For the first time, scientists identify a specific pathway in the lymphatic system.
For the past few years, researchers from Edith Cowan University have been researching biomarkers for cancer. They recently discovered a new biomarker that can help determine the best immunotherapy for patients with melanoma.
The 52-year-old woman had no idea that a tumor was already growing inside her as she initially complained of her ballooning weight that reached 238lbs. The operation took three hours to successfully remove the tumor.
Medulloblastoma, or aggressive tumors, is found to respond well to arsenic trioxide, a drug used to treat leukemia. Using the drug for pediatric brain cancer may be used for chemotherapy since young patients cannot undergo radiation therapy.
Tuberous sclerosis medication has only been partially effective but has serious side effects. A new discovery linking TSC to a cell's cilia opens a new pathway for safe and effecting targeting drugs.
Medical experts have their attention on a protein-targeting drug, berzosertib, which is currently being used to clinical trials with ovarian cancer patients. They see the drug's potential in treating coronavirus patients as well.
Researchers from the Milan University in Italy have discovered regular aspirin intake can prevent various cancers, such as stomach, bowel, and pancreatic.