New nanomedicine approach to halting brain cancer
Scientists developed a new, personalized nanomedicine approach to treat mice with brain cancer.
Category: RWU Cancer Biology
Students from Roger Williams University’s cancer biology course contribute articles to Sciworthy on some of the latest advances in cancer research.
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.
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.
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…
New study on immunotherapy for bone cancer
A study in mice tested the effectiveness of an oncolytic, or cancer-destroying, virus called Delta-24-ACT. The treatment group developed…
A protein that lets the immune system “see” lung cancer
Personalized cancer treatment is on the rise. Cancer is not just one disease but thousands of different types and subtypes that each respond…