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Sweet discovery has potential for cancer drug treatments
Scientists have discovered that sugar-based molecules can be used to block the activity of a…
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Inflammation levels tied to severity of blood cancer
Severe inflammation weakens the body’s ability to kill cancerous blood cells in people with acute…
Researchers use zebrafish to study a cancer-linked inflammation pathway
In science, how you ask a question is often as important as what you ask.…
FDA approves “glowing tumour” imaging drug to aid lung cancer surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the targeted imaging agent pafolacianine for use in…
Support for home cancer testing
Screening for bowel cancer using at-home fecal immunochemical tests could help to reduce the frequency…
Researchers develop an improved hereditary cancer test
Researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute have made an advancement in genetic testing that allows for…
Gene modification can reduce the risk of breast cancer
A global study led by the University of Otago has discovered a gene, that when…
World’s first clinical trial with CAR-T technology for patients with T-cell leukaemia subtype authorised
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Products (AEMPS) has approved the CARxALL clinical trial…
Cellular messengers improve cancer therapy
Nano-sized membrane bubbles known as extracellular vesicles activate the immune system in mice and seem…
Why do many young cancer survivors forgo human papillomavirus vaccination?
Although young cancer survivors face an elevated risk for later developing cervical, oropharyngeal, and several…