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Can a maths equation help us to predict and detect liver cancer?
UC San Diego researchers have used a mathematical model to help predict and detect liver cancer.
By combining RNA sequencing, bioinformatics and mathematical modelling, researchers...
Mitochondria are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for cellular stress
Mitochondria, tiny structures present in most cells, are known for their energy-generating machinery.
Now, researchers have discovered a new function of mitochondria: they set off...
Want to hear the latest developments regarding Tetra’s hepatocellular carcinoma drug?
Responsible for 80% of primary malignant liver tumours in adults, hepatocellular carcinoma is a common form of liver cancer – but did you know...
Measuring stressed cells to understand the development of disease
When cells are stressed, they initiate a complex and precisely regulated response to prevent permanent damage.
Researchers from Goethe University have developed a new protoeomics...
Electrospun fibre: a revolutionary new treatment for brain tumours
A revolutionary new treatment can provide effective treatment for brain tumours without exposing patients to the toxic effects of chemotherapy.
University of Cincinnati professor Andrew...
Europe: beating cancer together with patients, survivors and carers
The European Cancer Patient Coalition has welcomed the new European Commissioner designate for Health’s commitment to lead the way in strengthening the health sector.
Ursula...
DRS imaging technique can characterise healthy and non-healthy tissue
Research cites 92 studies that assert intra-surgery feasibility of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.
The results of the review, in which diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS imaging technique)...
First steps towards a vaccine for pancreatic cancer achieved
Researchers have developed a personalised vaccine system that could delay the onset of pancreatic cancer.
The study, conducted by researchers from Queen Mary University of...
CT scan radiation associated with increased risk for cancer
A new study has shown that people who have thyroid cancer and leukaemia are more likely to have received a CT scan.
A new study...
Researchers are one step closer to cancer precision medicine
A new, computational model has brought us one step closer to precision medicine for cancer.
Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute for...
Lung Cancer Awareness: EU focus to reduce deaths and beat cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and EU bodies are joining forces to help beat the disease – encouraging the adoption of a parliamentary...
Clinical trial initiated for smart technology lymphoma cancer diagnosis
Clinical trials are being initiated for the use of a ground-breaking smart needle that could revolutionise the way we diagnose some types of cancer.
A...
Clinical trials anticipated for treating pancreatic cancer with cannabis
A flavonoid of cannabis – FBL-03G – has been granted Orphan drug status by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
It is anticipated this...
Structure of a novel enzyme linked to cell growth and cancer cracked
A new UC Riverside-led study could lead to the development of drugs that target liver and other cancers.
RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is present in...
Blood test for breast cancer could detect disease up to five years early
A new and simple blood test could help to detect breast cancer up to five years earlier than we are currently able to.
The disease...
Improving cancer survival: UK to lead next-gen radiotherapy research
A new £56m (~€65.36m) research network is set to transform the UK into a global hub for radiotherapy research – aiming to improve cancer...
Could a mathematical theory help to treat cancer?
Researchers at the University of Geneva, are going beyond the field of biology, using a mathematical theory with the potential to treat cancer.
To better...
Could lenalidomide delay the onset of myeloma-related bone, organ damage?
According to the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, lenalidomide, a cancer drug, may delay the onset of bone and other myeloma-related organ damage.
Published in the...
Did you know that circulating tumour cells can target distant organs?
Most cancers kill because tumour cells spread beyond the primary site to invade other organs. Now, a USC study found that circulating tumour cells...
Did you know that being overweight before 40 can increase the risk of cancer?
In an international study, by the University of Bergen, Norway, researchers found that the risk of cancer is increased by being overweight.
The researchers wanted...