blood

WashU Medicine receives $10.8 million grant to advance blood cancer research

Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller

Continuing its role as a leader in leukemia research, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has been awarded a five-year, $10.8 million grant to further its exceptional programs in leukemia and other blood cancers.

Scientists create blood test to enhance cancer treatment effectiveness

Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller

The first-of-its-kind test can rapidly assess how effective different polyethylene glycol (PEG) based nanomedicines are at killing cancer cells and minimizing side effects using just a drop of blood from people with leukemia, a type of blood cancer.

Researchers developing ultra-sensitive blood test with potential to revolutionise diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

Researchers at the University of York are using light-based technology to develop a simple and cost-effective blood test for Alzheimer’s disease.

One test to detect multiple cancers – where are we now?

Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

Most cancers diagnosed at an earlier stage have a better prognosis. Detecting and diagnosing cancer earlier can mean there are more treatment options for patients and, ultimately, can help people survive cancer and lead longer, better lives.

Scientists Find A Surprising Way To Transform A And B Blood Types Into Universal Blood

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

Compared to previous attempts, the blend of enzymes converted A and B blood types to type O blood with "Remarkably high efficiencies".