Honeybee venom found to cure breast cancer
The cancer community is buzzing over a new study that says venom from bees can kill cancer cells within one hour of exposure.
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Joseph Shavit
- 18 hours ago
Breakthrough in cancer-treating drug achieved by Stanford researchers
Researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.
Joseph Shavit
- 1 day ago
Transgenes can reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes, study finds
Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Groundbreaking research close to wiping childhood cancer off the map
Scientists have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Modified herpes virus kills multiple types of cancer tumors, trial finds
A new genetically engineered virus has delivered a one-two punch against advanced cancers in initial findings from a phase I trial.
Joseph Shavit
- 7 days ago
Green bananas reduce cancers by over 50%, researchers find
We found that resistant starch reduces a range of cancers by over 60%. The effect was most obvious in the upper part of the gut.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 28
Stanford scientists construct molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immunity.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 24
'Drug factory' beads eliminate advanced-stage cancers in just 6 days
Rice and Baylor University researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 23
Revolutionary new drug stops breast cancer growth and recurrence
When detected early, some cancers are more aggressive and fatal than others. This is the case, with triple negative breast cancer.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 22
New melanoma treatment gives hope to millions of patients
HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers have discovered that treating patients who have late-stage treatment resistant melanoma.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 16
Killer T cells found to destroy cancer cells
As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells – or killer T cells – seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 16
Researchers identify gene that reduces depression, fear, and anxiety
Researchers have found that a well-known gene, Tob, plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 13
Cancer drug stops tumor growth -- puts infected cells to sleep
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors in mice by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 10
Cancer trial amazingly results in 100% remission in every patient
The MSK clinical trial was investigating — for the first time ever — if immunotherapy alone could beat rectal cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 9
Genetic discovery drastically improves treatment of colorectal cancer
This finding could lead to more accurate diagnoses and, eventually, personalized treatments that target the protein expressed by the gene.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 8
Groundbreaking cancer treatment stops and prevents tumor growth
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6
Prozac can fight brain cancer, Stanford study finds
Every once in a while the thing you're looking for can be found right under your nose. Or in your medicine cabinet.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6
Honeybee venom can cure breast cancer, novel research study finds
A compound in the venom called melittin could destroy breast cancer cells within an hour, without causing harm to other cells.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 1
Israeli researchers effectively cured brain cancer
A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 29
Study finds why most life-long smokers never develop lung cancer
Cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly the main cause of lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers develop the disease.