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Scientists make ‘long-range weather forecasts’ of bowel cancer’s drug resistance
Scientists can use genetic ‘weather forecasting’ to predict how long it will take for bowel…
ASCO 2021: Molecular profiling of tumour tissue can benefit many young patients with cancer, study suggests
Testing solid tumours for genetic changes that can be targeted by drugs has revolutionised the…
Chemical changes to peptide siRNA-carrier enhance gene silencing for future cancer drugs
American researchers are exploring the use of peptide carriers for the delivery of small RNA…
Heart-protecting drugs likely unnecessary for many breast cancer patients
Taking medications to protect the heart from damage associated with adjuvant breast cancer therapy (medications…
Cisplatin: Preventing permanent hearing loss
University of Alberta (Canada) scientists have identified a receptor in cells that could be key…
Tricking cancer cells to consume toxic drugs
New research led by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), USA, points to a…
Nivolumab approved in England for patients with oesophageal cancer
NICE recommends nivolumab as first immunotherapy for patients in England with unresectable advanced oesophageal squamous…
Hydrogen peroxide-producing drug boosts cancer-killing effect of radiotherapy
Drug simultaneously protects healthy tissue from harmful radiation side-effects A small drug molecule that appears…
Low-dose, four-drug combo blocks cancer spread in mice
Low doses of a four-drug combination helps prevent the spread of cancer in mice without…
New class of drug gives hope to some ovarian cancer patients
A study published in Nature Communications shows that the drug rucaparib has been effective in treating certain…