'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.
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Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
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
- Feb 17
'Natural killer cells' found to be incredibly effective at destroying cancer cells
The 'game-changing' treatment used different human immune cells known as natural killer (NK) cells—with dramatic results.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 16
Ginger can turbocharge immunity and stimulate white blood cells, study finds
In laboratory tests, small amounts of a pungent ginger constituent puts white blood cells on high alert and stimulates the immune system.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 15
Cancer fighting protein depletes tumors of energy and boosts the body’s immunity
New anti-cancer therapies could simultaneously deplete tumors of energy and boost the body’s immune response against them.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 9
Trojan Horse virus destroys cancerous tumors from the inside out
A new technology enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at the exact location where they are needed.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 7
Stanford scientists develop synthetic molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 6
Stanford scientists develop synthetic molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Activating the immune system at the site of a tumor can recruit and stimulate immune cells to destroy tumor cells.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 29, 2022
Scientists discover the reason loss of smell occurs in long COVID-19
Important insight into a vexing problem that has plagued millions who have not fully recovered their sense of smell after COVID-19.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 17, 2022
'Natural Killer Cells' deliver incredible results as new cancer therapy
The 'game-changing' treatment used different human immune cells known as natural killer (NK) cells—with dramatic results.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 15, 2022
Scientists make critical breakthrough in treating lung cancer, study finds
Treatment for the condition has improved in recent years — and a new Edith Cowan study has found how to make it even more effective.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 9, 2022
Current covid vaccines significantly improves cancer treatment
Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer are often treated with drugs that activate their immune system against the tumor.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 30, 2022
Novel cancer drug activates white blood cells to stop tumors in their tracks
In the new JEM study, teams used a computer-based screening approach to identify a drug, named C26, that activates NR2F1.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 30, 2022
Green bananas reduce cancers by more than 50%
A trial in people with high hereditary risk of a wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starches.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 28, 2022
Researchers develop synthetic molecule that targets and destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 17, 2022
Critical lung cancer breakthrough made by ECU researchers
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
- Nov 17, 2022
'Natural killer cells' deliver dramatic results as new cancer therapy
Albert Einstein College of Medicine research team used different human immune cells known as natural killer (NK) cells with dramatic results
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 15, 2022
Researchers create killer T cells to eradicate cancer
T cells snuggle up to targeted diseased cells and form an intimate junction between the two, called the ‘cytotoxic immunological synapse’.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 28, 2022
Scientists construct synthetic molecule that destroys cancer cells
Researchers developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 21, 2022
Researchers develop first-ever rheumatoid arthritis vaccine
Researchers have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis which cannot be cured.
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