Crumpled Graphene Makes Ultra-Sensitive Cancer DNA Detector
Crumpled graphene could be used in a wide array of biosensing applications for rapid diagnosis, researchers say
Cancer Research
Drugs with Longer Shelf Life Bring Hope to Cancer Patients
Cost effective radiation technique targeted
DNA Discovery Can Lead to New Types of Cancer Drugs
The discovery gives researchers new insights into DNA replication and may potentially be used for a new type of cancer treatment
MicroRNA Regulates Process Vital to Placenta Growth in Early Pregnancy
Medical researchers applied CRISPR technology to study the function of a very large human non-protein coding gene expressed only in placenta, stem cells, and certain cancers
New Technique Allows Scientists to 'Listen in' on Cancer Cells
Understanding how cells communicate could reveal how tumors are able to evade the immune system and become resistant to treatments
CRISPR-Edited Immune Cells Can Survive and Thrive after Infusion into Cancer Patients
New data on first-in-US trial sheds new light on success of gene editing and cell function
Cervical Cancer Could Be Eliminated within a Century
The researchers making this claim are even more optimistic about North America, stating that the disease could be almost completely eliminated by 2040
PET/MRI Identifies Notable Breast Cancer Imaging Biomarkers
Biomarkers may support screening and risk-reduction strategies
How Marijuana Accelerates Growth of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer
"Marijuana and other cannabis products are often considered benign, but it is important to note that all drugs that have benefits can also have drawbacks," researcher says
High BMI May Improve Cancer Survival
The surprising study results contrast with regular warnings about the health risks of patients who are overweight and obese