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Receptors for targeted cancer therapy identified by new imaging technique
Nov 18, 2014
Dartmouth researchers have developed a fluorescence imaging technique that can more accurately identify receptors for targeted cancer therapies without a tissue biopsy. Read More
Pinpointing aggressiveness of breast cancer tumours using cutting-edge computer software
Nov 18, 2014
Researchers at Western University are using cutting-edge genetic mutation-analysis software developed in their lab to interpret mutations in tumour genome that may provide insight into determining... Read More
Scientists find way to reduce ovarian cancer tumours, chemo doses
Nov 18, 2014
In a potential breakthrough against ovarian cancer, University of Guelph researchers have discovered how to both shrink tumours and improve drug delivery, allowing for lower doses of chemotherapy and... Read More
Leading cancer-causing gene silenced
Nov 18, 2014
A novel siRNA-based molecule, developed by Chad Pecot, MD, successfully targets KRAS, a well-studied but hard to halt protein important for cancer development and metastasis. Read More
Radiation treatments that kill cancer but protect normal cells
Nov 18, 2014
Although radiation treatments have become much more refined in recent years, it remains a challenge to both sufficiently dose the tumor while sparing the surrounding tissue. Read More
Researchers find elevated carcinogen markers in car passengers of smokers
Nov 18, 2014
Nonsmokers sitting in an automobile with a smoker for one hour had markers of significantly increased levels of carcinogens and other toxins in their urine, indicating that secondhand smoke in motor... Read More
More than 400 'blind spots' in DNA discovered that may conceal cancer-causing mistakes
Nov 18, 2014
Cancer Research UK scientists have found more than 400 'blind spots' in DNA which could hide cancer-causing gene faults, according to research published* in Cancer Research. Read More
What are the health benefits of watercress?
Nov 18, 2014
Find out about the health benefits of watercress including cancer prevention, maintaining blood pressure, maintaining healthy bones and treating diabetes. Read More
Molecule fights cancer on 2 fronts
Nov 18, 2014
Researchers at the University of Leeds have made a new synthetic anti-cancer molecule that targets two key mechanisms in the spread of malignant tumours through the body. Read More
Synthesized platelet-like nanoparticles can do more than clot blood
Nov 18, 2014
Bio-Inspired Bleeding Control - Taking a cue from the human body's own coagulation processes, researchers at UC Santa Barbara synthesize platelet-like nanoparticles that can do more than clot... Read More
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