New CRISPR toolkit to allow remote-controlled ultrasound gene editing
Researchers at the University of Southern California in the United States have developed a controllable ultrasound CRISPR technique enabling targeted immunotherapy interventions against tumours.
Researchers discover why mushroom supplement slows prostate cancer
Researchers at City of Hope in the United States have found that mushroom supplements reduce immune cells linked to prostate cancer progression.
Research shows caterpillar fungus can slow down growth of cancer cells
Scientists at the UK’s University of Nottingham have discovered how caterpillar fungus compound cordycepin interrupts cancer cell growth by interacting with genes.
Detecting evidence of lung cancer in exhaled breath
Researchers at Zhejiang University in China have developed ultrasensitive nanoscale sensors that detect lung cancer through exhaled breath analysis.
Aston University develops novel bone cancer therapy which has 99% success rate
Aston University in the UK has developed a gallium-doped bioactive glass that kills 99% of bone cancer cells and regenerates diseased bones.
Manuka honey kills human breast cancer cells
Researchers at UCLA in the United States found that Manuka honey targets breast cancer cells in human cell lines and mice, reducing tumour growth by 84% in mice.
Tumor-destroying soundwaves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans
The US FDA has approved HistoSonics to market a liver cancer treatment using histotripsy, an ultrasound-based technology developed at the University of Michigan.
Circular RNAs – the new frontier in cancer research
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia are investigating circular RNAs to transform cancer diagnosis and treatment over the next 5-10 years.
Cancer-killing nanobots use hidden weapon
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed DNA nanorobots that specifically target and kill cancer cells in mice, showing a 70% reduction in tumour growth.
Glowing dye helps surgeons eradicate prostate cancer
Scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK are using a glowing marker dye to help surgeons remove prostate cancer cells more effectively during surgery, reducing recurrence and side effects.