cancer
Copper Accumulation in the Body Drives Kidney Cancer Growth
Posted in Medicine, Science on 8th Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The team found high copper levels help cancer cells make more of a special enzyme that boosts their energy and growth. At the same time, sugar (glucose) helps create a protective molecule called glutathione. This molecule clears out toxins and reduces the harmful effects of copper.
Study Reveals Actionable Findings for Improving CAR T-Cell Longevity in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Posted in Medicine, Science on 8th Nov, 2024
by Alexander Muller
In vivo studies proved that both methods of strengthening low type 2 CAR T-cells were notably effective in enhancing antitumor response.
Exploring the promise of decentralised cancer clinical trials
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted some of the vulnerabilities of the traditional clinical trial approach and accelerated change with some clinical trials, incorporating elements of decentralisation.
World's first trial to test multiple treatments for brain cancers
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
A pioneering research study which will allow brain cancer patients to access drugs that are precisely targeted to their disease and swap to different treatments if needed, has launched in the UK.
Cancer researchers and astronomers join forces in fight against disease
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Oct, 2024
by Alexander Muller
A unique collaboration of astronomers and cancer researchers to establish the Spatial Profiling and Annotation Centre of Excellence (SPACE) to open up access to their groundbreaking cancer mapping technology and establish collaborations with other scientists to enable them to investigate tumours in 3D.