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A Diabetes Drug Has Shut Down Cancers Primary Way of Making Energy
Posted in Medicine on 27th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Low-dose treatment with diabetes medication metformin resulted in a significant increase in tumor cell death.
Smart biopsy needle for brain tumors helps doctors dodge the danger zone
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
One of the challenges in performing surgery on a brain tumor is the need to avoid damage to blood vessels, something that can cause fatal bleeding.
Tumor-Seeking Salmonella Treats Brain Tumors
Posted in Medicine on 13th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have recruited an unlikely ally in the fight against the deadliest form of brain cancer.
Grail is raising at least $1 billion to fund its early cancer screening test
Posted in Science on 6th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Grail leverages Illuminas gene sequencing tech to potentially spot any kind of cancer in the body before symptoms appear.
New Cancer Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumours
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Boosting the power of immune cells, researchers have demonstrated a revolutionary way to treat aggressive brain cancer.