How the body fights cancer and intruders

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyT cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe human body's immune system is like a vast team of special agents. Ce

Updated on: March 01,2024

How the body fights cancer and intruders

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyT cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe human body's immune system is like a vast team of special agents. Ce

Updated on:March 01,2024

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d

Updated on: January 12,2024

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d

Updated on:January 12,2024

Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

by Marcus Wolf,University of MaineCredit:Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.2147/PGPM.S426421A team of researchers, including one from the University of Maine,

Updated on: June 06,2024

Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke

by Marcus Wolf,University of MaineCredit:Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.2147/PGPM.S426421A team of researchers, including one from the University of Maine,

Updated on:June 06,2024

A select group: Study may bring improved therapy to preselected lung cancer patients

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101142Nonsmokers who develop lung cancer can be treated effectively wi

Updated on: January 15,2024

A select group: Study may bring improved therapy to preselected lung cancer patients

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101142Nonsmokers who develop lung cancer can be treated effectively wi

Updated on:January 15,2024

Colorless, odorless gas likely linked to alarming rise in non-smoking lung cancer

byOhio State University Medical CenterExperts say the only way to know if there are high levels of radon in your home is to test for it. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smoke

Updated on: April 30,2024

Colorless, odorless gas likely linked to alarming rise in non-smoking lung cancer

byOhio State University Medical CenterExperts say the only way to know if there are high levels of radon in your home is to test for it. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smoke

Updated on:April 30,2024

Clinical trial could lead to new 'gold standard' test for prostate cancer detection

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA University of Alberta study shows that PET/CT imaging using a new tracing agent is more accurate at determining th

Updated on: July 05,2024

Clinical trial could lead to new 'gold standard' test for prostate cancer detection

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA University of Alberta study shows that PET/CT imaging using a new tracing agent is more accurate at determining th

Updated on:July 05,2024

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink

Updated on: April 20,2024

Early-life alcohol intake may increase the odds of high-grade prostate cancer

by American Association for Cancer ResearchMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Compared with non-drink

Updated on:April 20,2024

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our

Updated on: May 07,2024

Immune response to HIV virus linked to cancer mutations

by Federica Giannelli,University of SaskatchewanMadison Adolph and Linda Chelico (left) uncovered how enzymes in the immune system may “go rogue” and cause cancer. Credit: David Stobbe"Our

Updated on:May 07,2024

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil

Updated on: March 01,2024

Researchers develop innovative treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityResearchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for famil

Updated on:March 01,2024

Researchers develop AI-driven tool for near real-time cancer surveillance

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthArtificial intelligence has delivered a major win for pathologists and researc

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers develop AI-driven tool for near real-time cancer surveillance

by Mark Alewine,Oak Ridge National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthArtificial intelligence has delivered a major win for pathologists and researc

Updated on:March 20,2024

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit

Updated on: May 23,2024

Liquid biopsy chip detects tumor cells in 100 percent of blood samples from breast cancer patients

by Michael W. Dorsey,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteA circulating cancer cell (pink) attaches to carbon nanotube surface; white blood cells (blue) do not adhere and are later washed away. Credit

Updated on:May 23,2024

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft

Updated on: May 27,2024

Colorectal cancer cells killed by assassin antibody, team finds

by University of SaskatchewanCredit: University of SaskatchewanColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in North America and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, aft

Updated on:May 27,2024