A safer approach to gene editing
Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.
Tag: cancer
Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer
Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.
How well does the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?
Scientists conducted a follow-up on the Costa Rica HPV vaccine trial after 11 years. They showed the HPV vaccine almost perfectly prevents…
Do depression and anxiety affect cancer prognosis?
Depression and anxiety are associated with breast cancer recurrence and mortality. However, anxiety is less associated with these outcomes…
Are cancer patients at a greater risk of dying from COVID-19 after treatment?
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began in late 2019, and it is no secret that it has shaken up the healthcare system. Severe COVID-19 symptoms are…
Finding the best chemotherapy drugs for leukemia isn’t easy
This study found that patients who took the medication nilotinib survived about as long as with imatinib, but had fewer side effects.
How much exercise should cancer survivors get?
This study used the Harvard Step Test and muscle group strength testing to determine appropriate levels of physical fitness for cancer…
Does viral load matter for cancer patients with COVID-19?
The SARS-CoV-2 viral loads were measured by quantitative PCR to look for a possible relationship between mortality rate and viral load in…
Another possible entry point for the coronavirus
Researchers are studying the HSPA5 receptor, as it may hold clinical significance to COVID-19 and cancer, which may provide future…
Simulating cancer patients’ organs in the lab to test treatments
Scientists were able to combine the patient's cancer cells and immune cells in a culture "Petri dish" to simulate the patients’ bodies,…