This new tiny biomedical device makes diagnosing cancer types easier A team of scientists has made valves which can operate on tiny channels of fluid the width of 3 human hairs. It can deliver colored stains to tissue samples accurately, so that scientists can view cancer cells under the microscope more easily.

August 14, 2020 by Jessica Ray Read More

One way that oxygen can damage our DNA Guanine, a component of DNA, reacts with oxygen and changes how some of your genes are expressed.

August 10, 2020 by Justin Dingman Read More

Nationwide study reveals the deadly impact of the coronavirus on cancer patients In a study of 2,000 cancer patients, hydroxychloroquine showed no clinical benefit. Remdesivir was associated with a lower mortality risk but only certain groups of patients had access to it. Cancer patients also showed a higher risk of dying within 30 days of receiving a coronavirus diagnosis.

August 6, 2020 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Read More

Trying to Prevent Cancer and Heart Disease? Skip the Vitamin D Vitamin D does not help prevent cancer and heart disease according to a 5 year long study of over 25,000 older Americans

December 4, 2018 by Gina Misra Read More

Acidic pH reduces the effectiveness of cancer drugs Scientists may need to test new cancer drugs in lab-grown cells that are adapted to acidic conditions instead of regular

December 2, 2018 by Gina Misra Read More

Brain Cancer Treatment Finishes Phase 3 of Clinical Trials Immunotherapy using the patient's own dendritic cells looks promising as a treatment for this highly fatal form of cancer.

July 9, 2018 by Gina Misra Read More

Popular Over the Counter Sleep Aid May Prevent Cancer Treatment Side Effects A study in rats shows the potential for melatonin, an over-the-counter hormone supplement, to protect the intestines of cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment

May 8, 2017 by Gina Misra Read More

Viruses May Help Us In The Fight Against Cancer Viruses have long been our enemies, but we may have found a way to join forces against cancer cells.

March 27, 2017 by Gina Misra Read More