Study sheds new light on post-operative bleeding in newborns
3/07/2016
A new study finds significant differences between the blood clot structure in adults and newborns, helping researchers better understand the challenges in addressing post-operative bleeding in...
'Groundbreaking' cancer discovery holds promise for personalized therapy
3/04/2016
Researchers say they have uncovered cancer's 'Achilles heel,' paving the way for strategies that prime immune system cells to recognize and destroy tumor cells.
Eat your broccoli to protect against liver cancer
3/04/2016
A new study in mice suggests that consuming broccoli as part of a regular diet protects against liver cancer. Researchers say adding the vegetable to meals is a good idea.
Cancer experts say public health and prevention measures are key to defeating cancer
3/04/2016
Is investment in research to develop new treatments the best approach to controlling cancer? Would emphasizing prevention bring about more return on investment?
PGK1 protein promotes brain tumor formation and cancer metabolism
3/04/2016
PGK1, a glycolytic enzyme, has been found to play a role in coordinating cellular processes crucial to cancer metabolism and brain tumor formation, according to results published in yesterday's...
Cancer grows by 'manipulating healthy neighboring cells'
3/04/2016
Researchers discover that certain normal cells change their protein production near tumors in a way that helps grow blood vessels needed for tumor growth.
Blocking transfer of calcium to cell's powerhouse selectively kills cancer cells
3/04/2016
Inhibiting the transfer of calcium ions into the cell's powerhouse is specifically toxic to cancer cells, according to an article published this week in Cell Reports by researchers from the...
Breast cancer: An improved animal model opens up new treatments
3/04/2016
EPFL scientists have developed an animal model for breast cancer that faithfully captures the disease.
Blocking transfer of calcium to cell's powerhouse selectively kills cancer cells
3/04/2016
Inhibiting the transfer of calcium ions into the cell's powerhouse is specifically toxic to cancer cells, according to an article published this week in Cell Reports by researchers from the...
Breast cancer: An improved animal model opens up new treatments
3/04/2016
EPFL scientists have developed an animal model for breast cancer that faithfully captures the disease.