biomarkers

Breakthrough in understanding how cancer cells metastasize

Posted in Medicine on 27th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

A protein commonly found in human cells could be an important switch that activates cancer cell metastasis, according to a new study.

Lung Cancer 'Breathalyzers' to Boost Early Detection

Posted in Hardware on 19th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

There is a large push for earlier diagnosis of diseases, like cancer and Alzheimers. Often, by the time symptoms show up, the disease much more difficult to treat.