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Nov
CAR T cell therapy reaches beyond cancer
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As the leading cause of death worldwide, cancer claims the lives of millions of people annually. In recent years, medical breakthroughs...
22
Nov
Lab grown ‘mini eyes’ unlock understanding of blindness in rare genetic condition
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Researchers have created "mini eyes" in the lab that unlock understanding of blindness in a rare genetic condition, according to a new ...
19
Nov
Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance
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Cancer cells have a unique metabolism that is different from healthy cells. This means that they rely on different nutrients to survive...
18
Nov
Imaging cells: New method enables clear, precise look inside
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In the past, scientists looking to study cells have had to rely on techniques that can damage or alter the delicate structures inside. ...
18
Nov
Selective nodal radiation may be a more effective approach in cancer treatment
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There are numerous types of cancer and countless ways to treat the disease. One promising method is known as selective nodal radiation,...
17
Nov
Colon cancer: Dying cancer cells give neighboring tumor cells instructions on how to survive
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It’s been long known that dying cancer cells give off chemical signals that help other tumor cells survive. Now, researchers have ident...
17
Nov
Researchers develop promising new cancer therapy
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Cancer researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have discovered a new therapy that shows promise in treating a wide ...
17
Nov
Researchers design ‘prodrug’ that targets cancer cells’ big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed
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Cancer cells have a voracious appetite for glutamine, an amino acid that is essential for their growth. Researchers have now designed a...
17
Nov
Powerhouses of the cells: Mitochondria have a waste disposal mechanism to get rid of mutated mtDNA
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The mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cells and are responsible for generating the majority of the cell’s supply of ATP. ATP is t...
16
Nov
Miniature ‘bone marrows in a dish’ to improve anti-cancer treatments
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A new study has found that miniature ‘bone marrow in a dish’ can be used to improve anti-cancer treatments.
The study, conducted by re...