biotechnology
New technology may help detect lung cancer earlier at the cellular level
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
A newly developed technology can help detect cancer at the cellular level, which may help doctors to diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier.
How different cancer cells respond to drug-delivering nanoparticles
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
The findings of a large-scale screen could help researchers design nanoparticles that target specific types of cancer.
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.
CRISPR Gene Therapy Will Aim To Prevent Heart Attacks
Posted in Medicine on 30th May, 2022
by Alex Muller
If successful, it'll be the first foray of using base editors directly inside the body, and a potentially permanent solution for managing heart attacks.
Cancer vaccine using same mRNA technology as in Covid jabs could be a 'game-changer', experts say
Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Apr, 2022
by Alex Muller
Leading vaccine manufacturer Monderna is working on vaccines for the flu and HIV using mRNA.