Malignant mitochondria as a target
Killing malignant mitochondria is one of the most promising approaches in the development of new anticancer drugs. Scientists from the UK have now synthesized a...
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New ultra-thin diamond membrane is a radiobiologist’s best friend
Credit: Image by Philippe Barberet WASHINGTON, D.C., December 13, 2017 -- Depending on the dose and the target, radiation can cause incredible damage to healthy...
UTHealth study finds that male virgins can still acquire HPV
Credit: UTHealth HOUSTON - (Dec. 13, 2017) - Men who have never engaged in sexual intercourse are still at risk for acquiring HPV, according to...
Even smokers may benefit from targeted lung cancer treatments
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center Smokers are less likely than non-smokers to have lung cancers caused by targetable genetic changes. But a study published...
Scientists develop new artificial ovary prototype
Belgian researchers have taken important steps towards creating transplantable artificial ovaries. Once successful, these could be of value to women struggling with infertility or cancer...
Plasmonic biosensors enable development of new easy-to-use health tests
Credit: Aalto University Researchers at Aalto University, Finland, have developed a biosensor that enables creating a range of new easy-to-use health tests similar to home...
Findings show potential use of artificial intelligence in detecting spread of breast cancer
Bottom Line: Computer algorithms detected the spread of cancer to lymph nodes in women with breast cancer as well as or better than pathologists. Why...
Cancer-causing mutation suppresses immune system around tumors
Mutations in 'Ras' genes, which drive 25% of human cancers by causing tumour cells to grow, multiply and spread, can also protect cancer cells from...
Skin cancer treatment selfie goes viral, has public health lessons
You've heard of the Katie Couric effect, the Angelina Jolie effect and the Charlie Sheen effect, but could the next effect be named after you?...
The immune cells that help tumors instead of destroying them
Credit: E. Meylan/EPFL Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-associated deaths. One of the most promising ways to treat it is by immunotherapy, a...
Faster, more accurate cancer detection using nanoparticles, Rutgers-led study finds
Credit: Harini Kantamneni and Professor Prabhas Moghe/Rutgers University New Brunswick Using light-emitting nanoparticles, Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists have invented a highly effecti..
Cancer-causing mutation suppresses immune system around tumours
Mutations in 'Ras' genes, which drive 25% of human cancers by causing tumour cells to grow, multiply and spread, can also protect cancer cells from...
Closing in on advanced prostate cancer
Credit: Paula Martínez-Cristóbal, IRB Barcelona In most cases, prostate cancer is cured by surgical removal of the tumour and/or by radiotherapy. However, 20% of patients...
Researchers develop test that can diagnose two cancer types
Credit: Georgia State University ATLANTA--A blood test using infrared spectroscopy can be used to diagnose two types of cancer, lymphoma and melanoma, according to a...
Atoh1, a potential Achilles’ heel of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine Medulloblastoma is the most common type of solid brain tumor in children. Current treatments offer limited success and may leave...