oncology
New cancer treatment targets sick cells only
Posted in Medicine on 29th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
During in vitro tests, the nanoparticles killed around 70 percent of prostate tumor cells while only 10 percent of healthy cells of the same lineage were hit.
Sensor detects signs of cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
Posted in Medicine on 24th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The biosensor is able to detect molecules linked to various cancers and neurological diseases for rapid diagnosis.
Cancer samples from dead patients sought for new study
Posted in Science on 15th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The aim is to find out how tumours develop and spread and what happens during the final stages of the disease.
New device could improve cancer detection
Posted in Hardware on 12th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new method to isolate cancer cells that have escaped from a tumour could soon pave the way for improved diagnosis and treatment.
Type 2 Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Decrease Cancer Deaths
Posted in Medicine on 17th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Over 400 million people in the world have diabetes, 400 times higher compared to data collected in 1980.