Tag: cancer treatment

What naked mole rats can teach us about tumors The genetic differences in the p53 gene of Naked Mole-Rats allows them to combat cancer unlike any other organism. Our understanding of this gene has implications for treatment and even prevention.

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Stephen Curran 291 views

Naked mole rats possess unique machinery that allows them avoid cancer and still live for up to 30 years.

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.

Posted on March 27, 2017April 7, 2021 by Gina Misra 73 views

Cancer is one of the greatest challenges of our time. A common misconception about cancer is that it is one disease. There are hundreds of unique types of cancers that all require different treatment strategies. This diversity in cancer types is one reason curing cancer is so difficult. The advances in medicine over…