biology
Scientists discover mechanism controlling spread of pancreatic cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Boosting GREM1 levels could reverse this process and cause invasive cell types to revert into a less dangerous form. Researchers hope, in the future, to use this knowledge to find ways to reverse more advanced pancreatic cancer into a less aggressive form, which is easier to treat.
Scientists gain unprecedented insight into the key properties of antibody needed to combat cancer
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
The findings have enabled the Southampton team to design antibodies to activate important receptors on immune cells to "fire them up" and deliver more powerful anti-cancer effects.
Plant compound effective against lung cancer in laboratory setting
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in the world, with 1.8 million people dying from the condition in 2020.
Light-activated ‘photoimmunotherapy’ could enhance brain cancer treatment
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
An innovative light-activated therapy developed at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, could help detect and treat an aggressive brain cancer type, a new study shows.
Interview with Cancer Researcher Dr Ali Roghanian
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Cancer immunotherapy is a powerful class of treatments that has the potential to generate potent and long-lasting immunity against tumour cells, like providing protection against viruses and bacteria. Similar to vaccination, the potential of cancer immunotherapy to induce memory immune responses is of particular importance, as it limits the chance of tumour recurrence and escape.