Groundbreaking "origin-of-life" molecule can kill cancer cells
Scientists have long known that RNA, the molecule that gave rise to life, plays a crucial role in the functioning of living cells.
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Joseph Shavit
- 3 days ago
Anti-cancer drug shows remarkable results in human clinical trials
The phase I trial found only minor side effects in patients, and the drug stalled the growth of tumors in people with neuroendocrine cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 23
Breakthrough treatment destroys advanced-stage cancers in less than 1 week
Drug can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in just a few days with a treatment combining cytokine “drug factory” and inhibitors.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 23
'Super seaweed' the key to anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, treatments
New innovative technology allows seaweed to be enriched with proteins and minerals such as zinc and iron to produce bio-active compounds.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 23
Researchers Find Music-Listening Interventions Can Enhance Cancer Treatment
Music-listening interventions are like over-the-counter medications. ou don’t need a doctor to prescribe them.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 22
In-home saliva test can detect cancers with over 90% accuracy
An AI-based home screening test to detect oral and throat cancers from saliva samples is now available in the United States
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 21
Cholesterol-lowering drugs can also fight cancer, major new research finds
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis is therefore a key piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 21
Groundbreaking new treatment for brain cancer significantly improves outcomes
Tumor cells are highly resistant to all known therapies, and, sadly, patient life expectancy has not increased in the last 50 years.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 21
Groundbreaking AI-powered system designs novel cancer drug in 30 days
The drug has the potential to be a new therapy for a variety of cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 18
mRNA vaccines key to eradicate pancreatic cancer, studies find
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are exploring mRNA vaccines as a new treatment option for pancreatic cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 18
Common chemical found in coffee linked to Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease
A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest growing brain condition – Parkinson’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 17
Lifechanging research identifies new ways to prevent liver cancer
Findings suggest that it may be possible to prevent the development of liver cancer—the fourth-leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 17
'Natural Killer Cells' deliver spectacular results as new cancer therapy
The Einstein research team used different human immune cells known as natural killer (NK) cells—producing dramatic results.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 16
Scientists make significant lung cancer discovery
Treatment for lung cancer has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan University study has found how to make it even more effective
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 15
Cancer fighting protein kills tumors and boosts the body’s immunity
Tumor cells typically alter their energy metabolism and increase glucose uptake to support their rapid division and spread.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 14
Scientists discover new molecule that kills liver cancer cells
Study has uncovered a potential new approach against liver cancer that could lead to the development of a new class of anticancer drugs.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12
Groundbreaking genetic test can predict bladder cancer years before diagnosis
Testing for genetic mutations in urine can detect bladder cancer years before the disease shows clinical symptoms, new research has shown.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 11
Rare gene discovery dramatically improves cancer treatment
This finding could lead to more accurate diagnoses and, eventually, personalized treatments that target the protein expressed by the gene.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 10
Life-changing cancer trial results in 100% remission for all participants
The rectal cancer disappeared after immunotherapy — without the need for the standard treatments of radiation, surgery, or chemotherapy.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 9
Cancer-fighting virus destroys tumors from the inside out
A common respiratory virus, called adenovirus, acts like a Trojan horse to deliver genes for cancer therapeutics directly into tumor cells
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