Gut microbes transform bile to fight cancer
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discover gut bacteria transform bile acids, enhancing immune response against cancer cells.
World’s smallest pacemaker fits in syringe and switched on by light
Northwestern University researchers create tiny device that can be inserted with a syringe, then dissolves after it’s no longer needed.
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 […]