oncology
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.
Breast cancer breakthrough: Pill gets approval in huge boost 'Compelling results'
Posted in Medicine on 30th May, 2022
by Alex Muller
A pill which prevents the recurrence of breast cancer has been approved by a UK drug regulator following its success in a global trial, led by British scientists.
New 3D structure could help design future drugs against cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science, Software on 30th May, 2022
by Alex Muller
Spliceostatin is a powerful tool for dissecting the dynamics of spliceosomes in cells because it can ‘freeze’ the macromolecular machine in its natural state. By capturing the 3D structure of these spliceosomes, the researchers could visualise and understand spliceostatin’s effects on the splicing process in unprecedented detail.