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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.