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Scancell Developing 'promising' New Cancer Treatment Approach

Immunotherapy developer Scancell announced that it will develop ‘GlyMab’ antibodies into T-cell redirecting bispecific (TCB) antibodies, and take them into the clinic as a “promising new therapeutic approach” to treat cancer.

Scientists Harness Light Therapy To Target And Kill Cancer Cells In World First

Experts believe new form of photoimmunotherapy may become fifth major cancer treatment.

New Cancer Vaccine Finds Way To Overcome Tumour Defences

The researchers designed the new vaccine to target MICA and MICB stress proteins, which sit on the surface of cancer cells.

Colorectal Cancer: All The People In This Small Trial Emerged Cancer-free

Statistics indicate that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Tumor 'signatures' Could Provide Key To More Accurate Treatment For Deadliest Cancers

Cancers with high levels of chromosomal instability are extremely deadly, often having survival rates of less than 10%. As such, understanding and treating chromosomal instability is central to improving the outcomes for millions of cancer patients worldwide.

Scientists Identify Potential New Drug Combination For Some Skin Cancers

A combination of two existing skin cancer drugs and a third experimental drug could lead to a new strategy for treating patients who do not respond to existing therapies.

Funding Innovative Technologies To Revolutionize Cancer Research

Interviews with Michael Weingarten about his work as a director of the Small Business Innovation Research Development Center, helping to fund highly-innovative technologies that are revolutionizing cancer research.

The NDB Team On Its Revolutionary Nano-diamond Batteries

Nano diamond batteries: each one generates its own power for decades, even millennia, using recycled nuclear waste safely packaged in crash-proof, tamper-proof diamond.

Lasers And Ultrasound Combine To Pulverize Arterial Plaque

"Overall, the combination of ultrasound and laser reduces the need for laser power and improves the efficiency of atherosclerotic plaque removal."

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Safely Touches Down In New Mexico

"With the completion of OFT-2, we will incorporate lessons learned and continue working to prepare for the crewed flight test and NASA certification"

First-Of-A-Kind Blood Test Paves Way For Early Parkinson's Diagnosis

The hope is that it can lead to a cheap and easy way to screen for the disease in its early stages, but also that it can further our understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind it and perhaps lead to new treatments.

Nuclear Waste Diamonds To Power Artificial Neuron Implants For Decades

Axorus and Arkenlight have partnered up to build a proof of concept: the first artificial neuron powered by a tritium radiovoltaic micro-power generator.