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Exposing Tumors to Bacteria Transforms Immune Cells To Fight Cancer
Posted in Medicine on 15th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
The team of scientists discovered that injecting inactivated samples of the Staphylococcus aureus microbe into the tumour microenvironment – the area surrounding the tumour – flips the protective function of neutrophils.
Cancer vaccines – where are we?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 15th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
Vaccinations (vaccines) have been a game changer in the medical world and human health. They’ve helped protect us from measles and mumps, polio, and most recently COVID-19. They’ve even eradicated smallpox, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Can they do something similar for cancer?
Scientists discover a new way to help prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’
Posted in Medicine on 15th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
“This is an exciting stride forward in our understanding of advanced breast cancer – and how and why breast cancer cells form secondary tumours in the lungs."
Scientists reveal a potential new approach to treating liver cancer
Posted in Medicine on 15th Mar, 2023
by Alex Muller
A potential new approach against liver cancer that could lead to the development of a new class of anticancer drugs.
A Small Patch Can Turn Quiet Or Silent Words Of A Stroke Patient Into Dialogue
Posted in Hardware, Medicine on 26th Feb, 2023
by Alex Muller
Previously there haven't been many practical technological solutions to issues faced by stoke patients, but a new device developed in China could soon alleviate the literal and figurative pains of shouting to be heard.