Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer
Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…
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Researchers linked obesity with breast cancer
Scientists compared genetic data from tumors of breast cancer patients, and found patients with high body mass indexes had unique gene…
New immunotherapy combo shrinks lung cancer
Scientists recently combined two immunotherapy treatments to successfully reduce tumor size in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
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.
Cold-activated fat cells help slow tumor growth
Researchers found that brown fat activated by cold temperatures can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.
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…
The mRNA vaccine platform may also help cancer research
Scientists have been developing vaccines to protect against disease for years. Most of these vaccines have been prophylactic, meaning they…
Can Cell Phones Increase Your Brain Tumor Risk?
How safe are our cell phones really? The evidence over the years has remained unclear, with the World Health Organization designating cell…