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Stanford scientists construct molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immunity.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 28, 2022


'Drug factory' beads eliminate advanced-stage cancers in just 6 days
Rice and Baylor University researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 24, 2022


Revolutionary new drug stops breast cancer growth and recurrence
When detected early, some cancers are more aggressive and fatal than others. This is the case, with triple negative breast cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 23, 2022


New melanoma treatment gives hope to millions of patients
HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers have discovered that treating patients who have late-stage treatment resistant melanoma.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 22, 2022


Killer T cells found to destroy cancer cells
As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells – or killer T cells – seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2022


Researchers identify gene that reduces depression, fear, and anxiety
Researchers have found that a well-known gene, Tob, plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2022


Cancer drug stops tumor growth -- puts infected cells to sleep
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors in mice by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state
Joseph Shavit
Sep 13, 2022


Cancer trial amazingly results in 100% remission in every patient
The MSK clinical trial was investigating — for the first time ever — if immunotherapy alone could beat rectal cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 10, 2022


Groundbreaking cancer treatment stops and prevents tumor growth
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 8, 2022


Prozac can fight brain cancer, Stanford study finds
Every once in a while the thing you're looking for can be found right under your nose. Or in your medicine cabinet.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2022


Israeli researchers effectively cured brain cancer
A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2022


Therapeutic viruses can turbocharge the immune system against cancer
The immune system has evolved to safeguard the body from a wildly diverse range of potential threats. Among these are bacterial diseases.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2022


Stanford researchers synthesize molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immunity.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2022


In-home saliva test can detect oral and throat cancer with 90% accuracy
As a "breakthrough device," the saliva test can detect early symptoms of oral and throat cancer with more than 90 percent accuracy.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2022


Tumor-targeting "micro-bubbles" destroy cancer cells like exploding smart warheads
The technique combines ultrasound with tumor-targeted microbubbles. Once the ultrasound is activated, the microbubbles explode.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 23, 2022


Groundbreaking new drug stops breast cancer growth and recurrence
A drug developed for diseases other than cancer, MitoQ, avoids the appearance of metastases in 80% and local recurrences.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 23, 2022


Single blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer, study finds
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2022


Locusts can “smell” early onset of cancer using a patient's breath
Michigan State research shows insects can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells, which could help detect the disease earlier
Joseph Shavit
Aug 7, 2022


Researchers use exploding "micro-bubbles" and ultrasound to destroy cancer cells
The technique combines ultrasound with tumor-targeted microbubbles. Once activated, the microbubbles explode like smart warheads.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 28, 2022


One blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022
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