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Binghamton University professor fights cancer with hedgehogs
10/07/2015
A Binghamton University biochemist has discovered a new way to fight cancer, one that attacks only the cancer cells and promises fewer side effects. He hunts hedgehogs.
Chapman University researches way to mathematically make something go viral on Facebook
10/07/2015
Researchers at Chapman University have proposed a strategic approach for information spreading via Facebook using cancer screenings as a health intervention.
Virus-drug combination shows improved effectiveness against brain tumor cells
10/07/2015
A rabbit virus currently being developed for cancer therapy can be paired with one of several existing drugs to deliver a more potent punch to a deadly type of brain tumor cell, researchers have...
From Molecular Case Studies: Genomics of exceptional responder to NOTCH inhibitor
10/07/2015
Normal T-cell development requires Notch signaling but hyperactivity can lead to cancer.
Tolerant immune system may be a risk factor for some cancers
10/07/2015
New research suggests that a tolerant immune system may be an independent risk factor for the development of lung, colorectal and ER-negative breast cancers.
Catching cancers when they are small still makes a difference to survival
10/07/2015
Classic prognostic factors, such as tumour size, still matter, say expertsCatching cancers when they are small still makes a difference to survival, even in the current era of more effective...
Treatment for heparin-induced blood disorder revealed in structure of antibody complex
10/07/2015
A potential treatment for a serious clotting condition that can strike patients who receive heparin to treat or prevent blood clots may lie within reach by elucidating the structure of the protein...
Bowel screening kit with extras could help save more lives
10/07/2015
Thousands more people would take part in bowel cancer screening if the kit included extras, such as gloves and "poo catchers", according to a Cancer Research UK study published in Biomed Research...
Research calls for stricter screening recommendations for family history of colon cancer
10/07/2015
If you have a close family member with colorectal cancer, don't delay screeningAll relatives of individuals with colorectal cancer are at increased risk for this cancer, regardless of the age of...
Ovarian transplants prove safe and effective for cancer patients
10/07/2015
As ovarian transplants become an integral part of cancer treatment, research shows that it appears to be safe and effective, enabling pregnancy without triggering a relapse.