cancer
Blood test could tailor treatment after surgery
Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
It’s difficult to know whether someone’s cancer has been completely removed, or if a little is left behind. And that distinction is crucial, because even if a small number of cancer cells remain, it could mean a patient’s cancer comes back.
Following healthy lifestyle might mitigate high genetic risk of cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
A new study conducted by researchers from the American Association for Cancer Research explored how consumers' lifestyles can impact their risk of developing cancer, even in individuals with a high genetic risk.
New cancer treatments may be on the horizon, thanks to mRNA vaccines
Posted in Medicine, Science on 1st Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
What we’re trying to do with the mRNA vaccine for cancer is alert the immune system to the tumor so the immune system will attack it, it’s basically biological software,”
Mayo Clinic Scientists Advance Breast, Ovarian Cancer Research with Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Posted in Medicine on 1st Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
In cryo-electron microscopy, purified BRCA1-BARD1 bound to nucleosomes, together referred to as macromolecules, are flash-frozen then imaged using an electron microscope.
New treatment may improve immune system’s ability to destroy cancer cells
Posted in Medicine on 1st Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
The findings shows that by restricting a group of cells known to impede immune responses, the treatment frees up other immune cells that go on to attack tumours and cancer cells.