News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
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Tackling Tumours with Space Station Research
In space, things don’t always behave the way we expect them to. In the case…
Sunburns strike twice: Skin inflammation following UV irradiation promotes cancer cell spread along blood vessels
Source: MedicalXpress. Melanoma is particularly dangerous because it can form metastases in vital organs such…
EU vote to usher in tough new standards on tobacco
Source: CRUK. Tough new anti-tobacco measures will go further than ever before in safeguarding health…
Tumour protein predicts response to chemo in oesophageal cancer patients
Patients with the most common type of oesophageal cancer are less likely to respond to chemotherapy when…
A paper diagnostic for cancer
Source: MIT News – Anne Trafton. Low-cost urine test developed by MIT engineers amplifies signals…
Cancer mortality worldwide – CRUK Interactive Map
Global cancer death rates are more than 50 per cent higher in men than women, according to…
New device could analyse biopsy and help diagnose pancreatic cancer in minutes
Source: University of Washington – Michelle Ma. University of Washington scientists and engineers are developing…
Prostate cancer gene test nearer for identifying high-risk men
Source: Guardian – Sarah Boseley. Screening for mutations would distinguish between aggressive cancer and less…
Outdoor workers face increased cancer risk
Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to ultraviolet…
Natural killer cells used to attack spreading cancers
An international research team has found a way to awaken the immune system’s ability to…