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Hepatitis virus-like particles as potential cancer treatment
2/04/2016
UC Davis researchers have developed a way to use the empty shell of a Hepatitis E virus to carry vaccines or drugs into the body.
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the origin and development of cancer that occurs in the uterus and ovary simultaneously, substantiating an approach to managing the disease...
Promising compounds against a cancer target
2/04/2016
Advances in new treatments for diseases, including cancer, come about from innovative research with therapeutic potential.
Model shows cancer's birth and spread from single cell
2/04/2016
Using a model of melanoma plus a fluorescent tracer, scientists image live zebrafish over time to visualize the origin and spread of cancer from its birth as a single cell.
'No evidence that CT scans, X-rays cause cancer'
2/04/2016
Researchers say there is no proof low-dose radiation from medical imaging causes cancer and urge we throw out the old, unproven theoretical model that makes people think otherwise.
UK's biggest blood cancer charity launches new patient support line
2/04/2016
Blood cancer charity Bloodwise has launched a new, free, specialist support line for blood cancer patients, after research highlighted an overwhelming need for more accessible information and...
Model shows cancer's birth and spread from single cell
2/04/2016
Using a model of melanoma plus a fluorescent tracer, scientists image live zebrafish over time to visualize the origin and spread of cancer from its birth as a single cell.
Mayo Clinic researchers extend lifespan by as much as 35 percent in mice
2/04/2016
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have shown that senescent cells - cells that no longer divide and accumulate with age - negatively impact health and shorten lifespan by as much as 35 percent in normal...
Study suggests improvements in how mesothelioma is staged
2/04/2016
Weight and volume of tumor help predict survival.A new study suggests that significant improvements could be made in the scoring system physicians use to estimate the stage (severity) of...
Kidney Function: What Do The Kidneys Do?
2/04/2016
The kidneys are essential for balancing our internal environment. This article looks at what the kidneys do, how they are affected by illness and how to keep them healthy.