• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 17th, 2015
Deadly Leukemia Cells Tricked into Becoming Harmless Immune Cells

Deadly Leukemia Cells Tricked into Becoming Harmless Immune Cells

Even cooler, scientists have reasons to believe the lab-made immune cells could help fight cancer cells and pathogens

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 27th, 2014
Researchers Figure Out How Lung Cancer Spreads Through the Body

Researchers Figure Out How Lung Cancer Spreads Through the Body

Now that they know how lung cancer spreads, scientists expect they will soon find a way to put a leash on this process

Cancer Tumors Appear to Grow Faster and Spread More Easily at Night

Cancer Tumors Appear to Grow Faster and Spread More Easily at Night

Study finds it might be worthwhile to administer cancer drugs and treatments depending on the body's day-night cycle

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 4th, 2014
Man-Made Molecules Could Help Fight Cancer, Researchers Say

Man-Made Molecules Could Help Fight Cancer, Researchers Say

The molecules' behavior resembles that of compounds naturally occurring in the body

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 25th, 2014
Compounds Derived from Plants Protect the Skin Against Radiation

Compounds Derived from Plants Protect the Skin Against Radiation

Researchers expect the compounds to benefit cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 31st, 2014
Green Tea Can Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Evidence Suggests

Green Tea Can Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Evidence Suggests

Compounds in green tea found to act on the behavior of pancreatic cancer cells

Gluttony May Undo Cancer Cells Once and for All

Gluttony May Undo Cancer Cells Once and for All

Targeting their weird metabolic pathways appears to be finally working

Random Walk Model for Cancer Cells Untrue in 3D

Random Walk Model for Cancer Cells Untrue in 3D

Study shows this spread pattern is only valid in 2D cultures

Nanomotors Mechanically Destroy Cancer Cells from Within

Nanomotors Mechanically Destroy Cancer Cells from Within

These tools turn the insides of cells to mush, experts say

Pancreatic Cancer Cure Brought Closer to Reality

Pancreatic Cancer Cure Brought Closer to Reality

Chemotherapy drugs are more efficient in newly-developed approach

New Study Makes Endometrial Cancer Cells More Responsive to Treatment

New Study Makes Endometrial Cancer Cells More Responsive to Treatment

The hormonal environment around these cells is very important, experts say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 21st, 2013
The Mediterranean Diet Makes Cancer Cells “Mortal,” Researchers Say

The Mediterranean Diet Makes Cancer Cells “Mortal,” Researchers Say

Study claims compound found in plant-based foods reprograms cancer cells

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 4th, 2013
Pittsburgh Researchers Halt Cancer Cell Growth

Pittsburgh Researchers Halt Cancer Cell Growth

Their findings might lead to the discovery of a new cancer therapy

Cancer Cells Can Produce up to Five Offspring

Cancer Cells Can Produce up to Five Offspring

Regular cells can only divide into two other daughter cells

Tumor Cells Exhibit Great Genetic Diversity

Tumor Cells Exhibit Great Genetic Diversity

Researchers find tumors shed multiple types of cells

Protein Promoting Cancer Cell Survival Identified

Protein Promoting Cancer Cell Survival Identified

The molecule may allow the creation of new treatments against cancer

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 9th, 2012
Detecting Cancer Will Soon Become a Formality

Detecting Cancer Will Soon Become a Formality

Early-detection methods are currently being developed against this disease

 
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