Shrinking ovarian tumors with personalized medicine
In a recent study, a group of scientists from the UK evaluated whether a combination of several proteins and a cancer drug that interferes…
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Using artificial intelligence to diagnose autism in the womb
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most common developmental disorders diagnosed today. It affects an estimated 75 million people…
A personalized vaccine to treat ovarian cancer
An exciting recent clinical trial developed a personalized vaccination as a safe and effective approach in ovarian cancer treatment.
Why do some breast cancer cells survive treatment?
For tumor cells that survive treatment, one of their tricks is using microRNA molecules to communicate with one another and stay alive.
New research finds negative effects of chemotherapy on kids
Behavior scales and MRI scans are used to connect possible psychosocial effects on pediatric cancer patients post chemotherapy.
Seizures may exacerbate brain tumor growth
German research team discovers a new connection between brain tumors and epileptic seizures!
What if we could cut out cancer genes?
Even though scientists have been finding new ways to fight cancer, cancer still kills over 9 million people every year worldwide. Genetic…
Killer T-cells are capable of destroying certain cancer cells
Did you know that scientists have actually found cells that can assassinate specific cancerous cells? Scientists have found many ways to…
Creating a better algorithm to detect ovarian cancer
The studying of chromosome lengths could potentially act as a better algorithm for detecting probability of ovarian cancer in women.
What naked mole rats can teach us about tumors
Naked mole rats possess unique machinery that allows them avoid cancer and still live for up to 30 years.