News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Drug created from malaria parasite shows promise as bladder cancer treatment
A drug created from a malaria protein stopped tumour growth of chemotherapy-resistant bladder cancer, offering…
Thousands of rare mutations linked with cancer revealed in new analysis
Scientists have identified thousands of previously ignored genetic mutations that, although rare, likely contribute to…
How gut bacteria change cancer drug activity
The activity of cancer drugs changes depending on the types of microbes living in the…
Research paves way for improved colorectal cancer test
The type of bacteria in your gut may help diagnose colorectal cancer. Researchers at Baylor…
Identifying why immunotherapy fails in some patients
Our immune system has an army of cells comprised of macrophages, T lymphocytes and natural…
Second cancers deadlier in young patients
Second cancers in children and adolescents and young adults (AYA) are far deadlier than they…
Growing body of evidence supports use of mind-body therapies in breast cancer treatment
In newly updated clinical guidelines from the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO), researchers at Columbia…
Research shows surgery adds years for kidney cancer patients
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that surgery could more than double life expectancy for many…
Beta blocker shows cancer-fighting properties
A new study finds that carvedilol, a drug typically used to treat high blood pressure,…
Science or Snake Oil: can turmeric really shrink tumours, reduce pain and kill bacteria?
Gunveen Kaur, Deakin University Turmeric is a yellow coloured spice widely used in Indian and…