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.
Chicken feathers to deliver chemotherapy drugs and repair enzymes
Researchers from Kings College London, UK, have developed a new method of drug delivery using proline, an amino acid found in chicken feathers and skin tissue.
Scientists discover blood proteins that may give cancer warning 7 years before diagnosis
Oxford Population Health in the UK has discovered blood proteins that could signal cancer over seven years before diagnosis, potentially revolutionising early detection and prevention.
Breakthrough rice bran nanoparticles show promise as affordable and targeted anticancer agent
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science in Japan are developing nanoparticles from rice bran to target cancer cells more safely and effectively than traditional therapies.
Nanosurgical tool could be key to cancer breakthrough
A groundbreaking study by the University of Leeds has introduced a novel double-barrel nanopipette technology that offers unprecedented insights into how individual cancer cells respond to treatments, potentially revolutionising the development of more effective cancer therapies.
Yale chemists synthesize unique anticancer molecules using novel approach
A team of Yale chemists has successfully synthesised a unique class of anticancer molecules from bryozoans, marking a significant breakthrough in synthetic chemistry and potentially opening new avenues for medication development.
Engineered bacteria paint targets on tumors for cancer-killing T cells to see
From Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science 03/11/23 For several years, researchers have been successfully using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells to target specific antigens found on blood cells as a cure for patients with leukemia and lymphoma. But solid tumors, like breast and colon cancers, have proven to be more difficult […]
Tumor-destroying sound waves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans
From University of Michigan19/10/23 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumors—a technique called histotripsy—in humans for liver treatment. Pioneered at the University of Michigan, histotripsy offers a promising alternative to cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which often have significant side effects. FDA […]
Global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades
New cases have risen 79%, overall, with fastest rise in windpipe and prostate cancers; heaviest death toll for cancers of breast, windpipe, lung, bowel, and stomach. From BMJ 08/09/23 There’s been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990-2019), finds research […]