oncology
Nanorobot with hidden weapon kills cancer cells
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed nanorobots that target and kill cancer cells in mice by activating a hidden peptide weapon in the acidic environment of tumors, significantly reducing tumor growth without harming healthy cells, as published in Nature Nanotechnology.
Already 30 minutes of exercise increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in blood
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
A study from the University of Turku shows that a 30-minute exercise session increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, potentially enhancing the body's ability to fight cancer.
AI model finds the cancer clues at lightning speed
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an AI model that rapidly and accurately detects cancer by analyzing glycans, significantly accelerating the glycan analysis process and potentially discovering new biomarkers, as detailed in Nature Methods.
Lorlatinib Slows Growth of ALK-Positive Lung Cancers, May Prevent Brain Metastases
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
The global clinical trial CROWN has shown that lorlatinib (Lorbrena) is significantly more effective than crizotinib (Xalkori) as the initial treatment for advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Cancer Research highlights 70 years of progress in cervical cancer research
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Cancer Research UK has led cervical cancer research since the 1950s and highlights milestones in screening, HPV vaccination, and treatment, significantly reducing cases and aiming for near elimination.