Damaged DNA – wielding a double-edged sword against cancer
This DNA Day, we look at how our scientists are seeking to understand how cells…
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A field rich for discovery: realising immunotherapy’s potential
Widely considered a revolutionary treatment, immunotherapy has become a powerful tool against cancer. On the International…
Cryo-EM reveals intricate details of key protein in prostate cancer
Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in the USA, have glimpsed never-before-seen details…
Team tests novel therapy designed to treat metastasis in pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma, USA, are testing an experimental treatment for metastatic cancer…
New immune cell “soldier” could be a good target for immunotherapy
Despite the success of immunotherapy in helping many people with cancer, the majority of patients…
NanoKnife uses electricity to kill prostate cancer cells
Prostate cancer affects one in every eight men during their lifetime, making it the most prevalent form…
Targeting “anti-tumour” genes to improve treatment of leukaemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is one of the most common blood cancers in adults. The…
Team biosynthesizes anticancer compound found in Australian stinging tree
The Australian stinging tree (Dendrocnide moroides) is a plant that many people avoid at all costs. The tree,…
Salt levels in breast tumours can indicate cancer aggressiveness
Analysing sodium levels in breast cancer tumours can give an accurate indication of how aggressive…
Team identifies cause of cancer by performing cell “surgery”
When a cell divides normally, it makes a copy of every chromosome and then shares…