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New cancer gene-drug combinations ripe for precision medicine
Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Such combinations are expected to kill cancer cells, which have mutations, but not healthy cells, which do not.
Tumor-killing virus nearly doubles survival time of brain cancer patients
Posted in Science on 5th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
Instead of directly killing a cancer cell, the virus lays the groundwork for targeted drug strikes.
'Smart' scalpel could distinguish healthy brain tissue from tumors
Posted in Hardware on 16th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists have designed a smart scalpel that provides real-time guidance on whether the tissue it is tending to is cancerous or otherwise.
Electromagnetic field therapy may improve brain tumor survival
Posted in Medicine on 16th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
Tumor-Treating Fields interfere with the growth of tumors by disrupting the process of cell division, causing them to fragment.
Bowel cancer is four distinct diseases
Posted in Science on 13th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Bowel cancer is four distinct diseases, each with a different prognosis, scientists have discovered.