cancer
Cell structure discovery advances understanding of cancer development
Posted in Medicine on 11th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
A structure called 'the mesh' has been identified which helps to hold together cells. This discovery changes understanding of the cell's scaffolding.
Pancreatic cancer blood test breakthrough
Posted in Science on 28th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists believe they are close to a blood test for pancreatic cancer; one of the hardest tumours to detect and treat.
DNA and Light Detect Cancer in the Brain, Head and Neck
Posted in Science on 26th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have employed an imaging technique that uses safe near-infrared light to differentiate between healthy brain tissue and that which has become cancerous.
Nanoparticles target and kill cancer stem cells that drive tumor growth
Posted in Medicine on 16th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Many cancer patients survive treatment only to have a recurrence. Recurrences are likely due to cancer stem cells that can be tough to kill with conventional drugs.
First multi-organ transplant that includes skull and scalp
Posted in Medicine on 7th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
A 55-year-old software developer from Texas has become the first patient to receive a scalp and skull transplant while receiving kidney and pancreas transplants.