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New RNA-based therapy combats melanoma in mouse models
Investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA, have designed an innovative RNA-based…
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Research aims to better predict and prevent lymphedema after breast cancer surgery
Doctors and nurses with Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Service, USA, have developed…
Tiny surgical robots could transform detection and treatment of cancers
The ultra-soft tentacle, which measures just 2 millimetres in diameter and is controlled by magnets,…
Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk
Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes…
KIAA0930: A cachexic phenotype inducer in cancer cells
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget’s Volume 14 on July 20, 2023, entitled, “The uncharacterised transcript…
Identification of genetic drivers for oesophageal cancer creates new opportunity for screening treatment
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less…
International workgroup of cancer genetics experts develop guidance on clinical management of CHEK2 pathogenic variants and cancer risks
An international workgroup of genetics and cancer experts convened by the American College of Medical…
Study finds new, unexpected mechanism of cancer cell spread
A surprising finding from USC reveals key details about how cancer cells metastasise and suggests…
Imaging tool improves prostate cancer recurrence predictions
A molecular imaging tool developed by researchers at the University of California’s two nationally ranked…
Enhancing quality of life for brain tumour survivors
Every day in Australia, six people are diagnosed with a brain tumour and four will…