New drug targets “sticky” protein in ovarian cancer
Scientists tested a new drug that stops a “sticky” protein from helping ovarian cancer cells spread to other parts of the body.
Category: What is the status of cancer research?
What cancers are being studied, what we know about them, and what are the latest findings?
Can machine learning predict how chemotherapy affects cancer patients?
Scientists developed a machine learning model to predict how chemotherapy affected survival rates in elderly patients with triple-negative…
A new drug tackles blood cancer at its source
Scientists developed a new drug treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia that targets both the cancer cells and their source stem cells, like…
Cold-activated fat cells help slow tumor growth
Researchers found that brown fat activated by cold temperatures can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.
A biological artist for modified DNA molecules
Researchers developed a tool to visualize changes in DNA data from new sequencing technology. Their tool will help scientists "see" how…
Dual drug delivery to fight liver cancer
Researchers used a combination of drugs that slow cancer cell growth and boost the immune system to better fight non-resectable liver…
Can a disrupted sleep cycle increase your risk of lung cancer?
Researchers showed a cancer-signature gene is activated in mice with chronic jet lag, causing faster tumor growth in their lungs.
Battling ovarian cancer with light
Researchers engineered a virus to deliver light-sensitive chemicals to ovarian cancer cells and targeted them with a laser. Their new…
Can aspirin slow the spread of breast cancer?
Breast cancer is a common cancer that affects women worldwide. When cancerous cells spread to other parts of the body, a process known as…
A safer approach to gene editing
Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.