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May 21, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

Bioengineered Molecule Very Effective at Killing Cancer in Early Trials

Using bioengineering techniques, scientists created a novel molecule which has been proven successful at killing tumour cells.

May 14, 2013 11:41 PM EDT

A New Weapon in The Fight Against Cancer

A group of European research partners attempted to tackle the difficult task of finding a way to detect and capture 'circulating tumour cells' (CTCs), a crucial task in the fight against cancer, and succeeded.

May 08, 2013 09:29 PM EDT

Soy and Tomato Combined May Be Effective in Preventing Prostate Cancer

Tomatoes and soy foods eaten together may be effective in preventing prostate cancer.

Apr 24, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

Target Painting Cancer Cells is the Surprising Mechanism Behind Effective Compound

Thanks to a new laser-based microscopy method, scientists could discover why a particular cancer drug is surprisingly effective at killing cells -- findings that could in a next step be used to aid the design of future similar or even more effective cancer treatments. Turns out that the effect works...

Apr 08, 2013 11:18 PM EDT

Newly Discovered Nano-Sized Cellular Components in Our Blood Matter for Brain Cancer Research

'Extracellular vesicles' may open new opportunities for brain cancer diagnosis and treatment: Researchers exploring 'nano-sized EVs' for identification, monitoring and treatment of brain tumors, says review in Neurosurgery

Fast, precise, inexpensive cancer-cell testing device

Apr 03, 2013 02:12 PM EDT

Microfluidic Chip Developed For Easy, High-Speed and Cheap Cancer Testing

An innovative in vitro system based on a microfluidic chip for identification of certain proteins in diseased tissues has been developed by EPFL and Institute of Pathology at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) scientists.

Mar 31, 2013 12:15 PM EDT

Ultimate Antibody Found to be Effective Against Every Type Of Cancer

Over ten years of cancer research paid off with the truly groundbreaking discovery of an "ultimate antibody" against cancer -- since it kills not just one or two, but all types of human cancer that it was tested on until now, it could result in a single treatment that would go a long way against the...

Mar 27, 2013 06:13 PM EDT

Large DNA Study Analyzed Genetic Risk to Develop Cancer

In the largest DNA study ever, scientists analyzed the genetic code of 200,000 people - half with cancer and the other half without. By finding the differences, the researchers could identify over 80 regions of the human genome so far that, when found in an individual, means an increased risk of cer...

Mar 19, 2013 04:43 PM EDT

Big Progress And Big Business of Cancer Research

The ultimate goal for all actors in cancer research is to find a cure for the disease, which the Swiss Cancer League says will affect one in three people during their lifetime.

Mar 15, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

Consuming High-Fat Dairy May Increase Risk for Breast Cancer Death

Consuming full-fat dairy products after a diagnosis of breast cancer could worsen a patient's prognosis, according to a new study released Thursday.

Mar 14, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

Breast Cancer Radiation Can Cause Heart Problems Later On, Study Warns

Breast cancer patients treated with radiation are more prone to developing heart issues later on in life, even if the radiation is given in small amounts, according to a new study released Wednesday.

Mar 08, 2013 04:57 PM EST

Nanoparticles Show Promise to Make Chemotherapy Less Toxic

Swedish scientists have developed a new kind of nanoparticle they call "theranostic" because it has both a therapeutic and diagnostic function. The nanoparticles can be filled up with and carry cancer drugs as used in chemotherapy to tumor cells, but without the usual toxicity to other areas of the ...