Cancer Cells Can Become Invisible to the Immune System – Here’s How
T cells play a huge role in our immune system’s fight against modified cells in the body that can develop into cancer. Phagocytes and B…
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Hundreds of In Vitro Brains Were Grown in a Lab in Italy – Here’s Why
Organoids (In Vitro Brains) to Study Pediatric Brain Tumors A large-scale production of in vitro tumors could make it possible to perform large drug screenings…
Single Dose of Psychedelic Drug Produced Antianxiety and Antidepressant Effects That Last for Years
Antianxiety and Antidepressant Effects From a Single Dose of Psilocybin Persist Years Later in Cancer Patients Following up on their landmark 2016 study, researchers at…
Eating Yogurt May Help Lessen the Risk of Breast Cancer – Here’s Why
One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say researchers. Scientists say their idea — as yet unproven —…
New Compounds Kill Breast Cancer Cells and Block Tumor Growth
New Compounds Block Master Regulator of Cancer Growth, Metastasis Scientists have developed new drug compounds that thwart the pro-cancer activity of FOXM1, a transcription factor…
New Test Can Quickly Detect Potentially Cancer-Causing DNA Damage
Screen could offer better safety tests for new chemicals: Using specialized liver cells, a new test can quickly detect potentially cancer-causing DNA damage. It’s estimated…
New Use Discovered for Already Known Anti-Cancer Drugs
Researchers from Nizhny Novgorod and Ghent have proposed new approaches to enhancing the efficacy of cancer therapy and preventing the development of new tumors in…
Strange New Organelle That Helps Prevent Cancer Discovered in Our Cells
Could lead to better treatments, spare patients ones that won’t work. Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered a strange new…
Proton Therapy Significantly Lowers Risk of Side Effects for Cancer Patients
Study found protons led to two-thirds reduction in unplanned hospitalizations compared to traditional radiation. Proton therapy leads to significantly lower risk of side effects severe…
Popular Gyms Are Undermining Public Health – Here’s How
The end of 2019 brings with it holiday gatherings, school vacations, and the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions – with some of the most…
Possible New Route for Cancer Therapy After Engineers Track Evolution of Individual Cell
Study shows tumors with softer, larger cells at their periphery are more likely to spread; may suggest new route for cancer therapy. Engineers at MIT…
The Danger Behind Certain Biologics and the Surprising Role of an Immune Cell
The surprising role of an immune cell that explains some of the drugs’ side effects and could lead to better treatments for persistent infections and…
Mysterious Circular DNA Causes Cancer in Children – Surprising New Insights Into Cancer Genetics
First Map of Circular DNA in Childhood Cancer Cancer development is associated with the gradual accumulation of DNA defects over time. Thus, cancer is considered…
Detecting Mouth and Throat Cancer Earlier and Easier With Novel Saliva Test
A novel noninvasive technique may detect human papilloma virus-16, the strain associated with oropharyngeal cancer, in saliva samples, reports The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. Unfortunately,…
Warning: Increased Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Permanent Hair Dye and Straighteners
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing…
Destroying Prostate Cancer With Novel Noninvasive MRI-Guided Ultrasound Treatment
Video shows animation of MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) procedure. TULSA works by delivering precise doses of sound waves to diseased prostate tissue while sparing…
Simple Home Urine Test Could Revolutionize Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
A simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at home — according to new research from University…
Contagious Cancer in Shellfish Spreading Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Pacific
Scientists have found a type of transmissible cancer in shellfish that has spread across the Atlantic Ocean and even into the Pacific. The new study…