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Scancell developing 'promising' new cancer treatment approach
Posted in Medicine, Science on 23rd Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
Immunotherapy developer Scancell announced that it will develop ‘GlyMab’ antibodies into T-cell redirecting bispecific (TCB) antibodies, and take them into the clinic as a “promising new therapeutic approach” to treat cancer.
Scientists harness light therapy to target and kill cancer cells in world first
Posted in Medicine, Science on 23rd Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
Experts believe new form of photoimmunotherapy may become fifth major cancer treatment.
New cancer vaccine finds way to overcome tumour defences
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
The researchers designed the new vaccine to target MICA and MICB stress proteins, which sit on the surface of cancer cells.
Colorectal cancer: All the people in this small trial emerged cancer-free
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
Statistics indicate that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Tumor 'signatures' could provide key to more accurate treatment for deadliest cancers
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
Cancers with high levels of chromosomal instability are extremely deadly, often having survival rates of less than 10%. As such, understanding and treating chromosomal instability is central to improving the outcomes for millions of cancer patients worldwide.