Scientists discover powerful new inhibitor of cancer stress signal
Scientists have discovered a powerful new chemical inhibitor that blocks a crucial system used by…
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Scientists raise warning over drugs targeting CDK8 and CDK19
Prototype drugs that block CDK8 and CDK19 could cause severe side-effects in patients Scientists have…
UK MDT meetings are under growing pressure
The increasing number of patients being discussed at expert cancer meetings means that specialists are…
Reducing radiation successfully treats HPV-positive oropharynx cancers and minimises side effects
Human papillomavirus-positive oropharynx cancers (cancers of the tonsils and back of the throat) are on…
Deadly disease can ‘hide’ from a Tasmanian devil’s immune system
Andrew S. Flies, University of Tasmania and Greg Woods, University of Tasmania The Tasmanian devil…
Why some girls grow breasts early – and how new findings could cut cancer risks
Gillian Wilson, University of Glasgow When a girl’s breasts start growing early, it can be…
Vaginal microbiome points toward early detection and screening for endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer triggers remain elusive, despite continued research. But given the typical inflammatory profile in…
Nanodiscs deliver personalised cancer therapy to immune system
Researchers at the University of Michigan have had initial success in mice using nanodiscs to…
Australian approval for drug that ‘melts’ leukaemia
A new anti-cancer drug with the power to ‘melt away’ certain advanced forms of chronic…
Team publishes study on sun protection behaviour and skin cancer awareness
A large international survey on sun exposure behaviours and skin cancer detection found there are…