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Ultra-high-res nondestructive 3D imaging of cells with ultrasound
Posted in Science on 21st Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
A team of researchers reports the first known nondestructive 3D scan of a single biological cell using a form of 'picosecond' ultrasound.
Protein converts pancreatic cancer cells back into healthy cells
Posted in Science on 21st Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists working in the area of pancreatic cancer research have uncovered a technique that sees cancerous cells transform back into normal healthy cells.
How to get the entire immune system to attack cancer
Posted in Science on 19th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Stimulating both major branches of the immune system halts tumor growth more effectively.
Cancer treatments would be even more effective with 3D tissue modelling
Posted in Science on 16th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
In order to understand where to target tumors and what drugs to use on them, researchers often create simulations of these tumors in the lab.
New Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Approaches
Posted in Science on 13th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
As a patient prepares to become the first in history to receive his own genetically engineered stem cells for sickle cell disease, scientists are already improving the approach.