Breathing oxygen helps the body create energy for its cells. As a result of the breathing process, reactive molecules called "free radicals" are produced that often cause damage to proteins and genes...
Novel therapeutic strategies show promise for treating glioblastma multiforme
10/06/2014
Glioblastma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most lethal primary brain tumors, with median survival for these patients only slightly over one year.
Fighting cancer with the help of green tea
10/06/2014
A molecule that is a major ingredient in green tea can be used as a carrier for anticancer proteins, forming a stable and effective therapeutic nanocomplex.
Scientists uncover structure, mechanisms of BRCA2 protein
10/06/2014
Mutations in the gene that encodes BRCA2 are known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Now, researchers have uncovered the protein's structure and how it works.
Clues to human cancer provided by dogs' epigenome
10/06/2014
The bond between humans and dogs is strong and ancient. From being the protector of the first herds in a faithful pet, dogs and people share many aspects of life.
Australia's high survival rates shed doubt on global sepsis guidelines.The large-scale six-year study, led by the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre at Monash University...
Ibrutinib ameliorates chronic graft-versus-host disease in mice
10/05/2014
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can differentiate into all types of blood cells, including red blood cells and immune cells.
Ibrutinib ameliorates chronic graft-versus-host disease in mice
10/05/2014
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can differentiate into all types of blood cells, including red blood cells and immune cells.
Given a choice, most patients would prefer to take a drug orally instead of getting an injection.
Cancer vaccines could be improved by 'stealth' nanoparticles
10/05/2014
Cancer vaccines have recently emerged as a promising approach for killing tumor cells before they spread. But so far, most clinical candidates haven't worked that well.