Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Help Fight Cancer

Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Help Fight Cancer

The bacteria could be tricked into making tumors more vulnerable to cancer drugs

Gene Switched On by Stress Speeds Up the Spread of Cancer

Gene Switched On by Stress Speeds Up the Spread of Cancer

Researchers say silencing this gene might help keep tumors from growing

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 8th, 2013
Tumors Have a Sweet Tooth, Light Up When Given Sugar

Tumors Have a Sweet Tooth, Light Up When Given Sugar

UCL researchers roll out new cancer-detecting technique

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 1st, 2013
One Monthly Aspirin Lowers Cancer Risk by 22%

One Monthly Aspirin Lowers Cancer Risk by 22%

Head and neck cancer are the ones aspirin is most successful in keeping at bay

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 5th, 2012
Common Chemical Found in Plastics Poses Threats to Public Health

Common Chemical Found in Plastics Poses Threats to Public Health

The risks individuals face are greater when BPA becomes metabolized

Heated Debate on the Benefits of Aspirin in Preventing Cancer

Heated Debate on the Benefits of Aspirin in Preventing Cancer

Researchers find some positive correlations, but more work is needed

New Biomarker for Detecting Tumors Possibly Discovered

New Biomarker for Detecting Tumors Possibly Discovered

Researchers develop new technique to identify aggressive cancer

Voice Box Tumors Can Be Removed Robotically

Voice Box Tumors Can Be Removed Robotically

New technique allows robots to perform this delicate operation

Learning Disabilities Can Be Addressed with Cancer Drug

Learning Disabilities Can Be Addressed with Cancer Drug

The weird findings indicates that the chemical may have additional uses

Breast Cancer Is More Aggressive in Women with Sleep Disorders

Breast Cancer Is More Aggressive in Women with Sleep Disorders

Not getting enough rest makes the disease increasingly aggressive

How to Shut Down the Production of Tumor Building Blocks

How to Shut Down the Production of Tumor Building Blocks

American researchers identify a new target for future therapies

Cancers Use Sugary Molecule to Fuel Their Growth

Cancers Use Sugary Molecule to Fuel Their Growth

Targeting this chemical could help address several types of tumors

Proton Radiation Can Boost Tumor Progression

Proton Radiation Can Boost Tumor Progression

The data could be used to make space exploration safer

Cancer Stem Cells May Exist After All

Cancer Stem Cells May Exist After All

These cells could be the primary source of relapses

Mechanics of Living Cells Come Under Scrutiny

Mechanics of Living Cells Come Under Scrutiny

Researchers in the US are looking at how cells detect and exert force

Yale Experts Create Effective Cancer Drug

Yale Experts Create Effective Cancer Drug

The substance proved very effective in animal lab tests

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

 
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