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UV exposure: why do we ignore the health risks?
Jul 17, 2014
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the leading cause of skin cancer. But although many of us know this, we still ignore safety recommendations. We investigate why. Read More
Improving tumour radiation therapy: when basic ions break DNA down
Jul 17, 2014
Scientists now have a better understanding of how short DNA strands decompose in microseconds. Read More
Self-assembling nanoparticle could improve MRI scanning for cancer diagnosis
Jul 17, 2014
Scientists have designed a new self-assembling nanoparticle that targets tumours, to help doctors diagnose cancer earlier. Read More
How strongly does tissue decelerate the therapeutic heavy ion beam?
Jul 17, 2014
PTB has developed a method for the more exact dosing of heavy ion irradiation in the case of cancer. Read More
Possible new type of immunotherapy: molecular 'eat now' signal makes cells devour dying neighbors
Jul 17, 2014
A team of researchers has devised a Pac-Man-style power pellet that gets normally mild-mannered cells to gobble up their undesirable neighbors. Read More
Potential new approach to brain cancer treatments and a better understanding of Parkinson's disease
Jul 17, 2014
Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have discovered that the protein PARC/CUL9 helps neurons and brain cancer cells override the biochemical mechanisms that lead to cell death in most other... Read More
New UK online video diary programme "Cancerstories" offers hope to patients and families with cancer
Jul 17, 2014
A new innovation that aims to provide hope and inspiration for those newly diagnosed with cancer - and people with a past diagnosis - is to launch today (Thursday 17 July). Read More
A powerful new technique for early diagnosis of cancer
Jul 17, 2014
Despite impressive medical strides, cancer remains a leading killer and overwhelming burden to healthcare systems, causing well over a half million fatalities per year with a projected cost of $174... Read More
Tumor growth and metastasis controlled by new drug combo in mouse model
Jul 17, 2014
Researchers at UC Davis, University of Massachusetts and Harvard Medical School have created a combination drug that controls both tumor growth and metastasis. Read More
Best anticoagulants after orthopedic procedures depends on type of surgery
Jul 17, 2014
Current guidelines do not distinguish between aspirin and more potent blood thinners for protecting against blood clots in patients who undergo major orthopedic operations, leaving the decision up... Read More
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