Clinical cancer trial 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 that had not spread.
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Joseph Shavit
- 2 days ago
Harvard researchers discover the cause of multiple sclerosis and how to prevent it
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
Joseph Shavit
- 4 days ago
Breast cancer cure found in honeybee venom
A compound in the venom called melittin could destroy breast cancer cells within an hour, without causing harm to other cells.
Joseph Shavit
- 5 days ago
Compound found in cosmetics can awaken stem cells to repair damaged muscles
A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair.
Joseph Shavit
- 7 days ago
Yale scientists reverse the process of death -- bring dead organs brought back to life
The researchers restored blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs a full hour after their deaths.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 3
A single injection can repair spinal cord injuries and reverse paralysis
Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses “dancing molecules” to reverse paralysis and repair spinal cord injuries.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 1
CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles can reduce your cholesterol, MIT researchers find
In a new study, MIT researchers have developed nanoparticles that can deliver the CRISPR genome-editing system and specifically modify genes
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 30
Green bananas can reduce cancers by more than 50%, study finds
A regular dose of resistant starch, like those in green bananas, taken for an average of two years, reduced cancers by more than half.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 30
Scientists create tough nanobodies to treat Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers develop a nanobody capable of getting through the tough exterior of brain cells and untangling misshapen proteins leading to PD.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 28
Researchers use exploding "micro-bubbles" and ultrasound to destroy cancer cells
The technique combines ultrasound with tumor-targeted microbubbles. Once activated, the microbubbles explode like smart warheads.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 24
Revolutionary new drug eliminates breast cancer growth and recurrence
Researchers found MitoQ avoids the appearance of metastases in 80% and local recurrences of human breast cancer in 75% of cases.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 23
'Trojan Horse' eliminates 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
- Jul 21
Scientists discover the cause of lupus
A team of researchers identified the cause of the autoimmune disease lupus, paving the way for the development of new treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 18
Scientists make critical breakthrough in lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer, accounting for an estimated 1.8 million deaths worldwide. Research made a critical breakthrough
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 16
One-hour outpatient procedure can cure prostate cancer
Doctors in the UK hope that thousands of men with prostate cancer could be cured through an innovative hour-long operation.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 14
New drug treats cataracts without the need for surgery
A revolutionary new treatment for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope for non-surgical treatment
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 11
Cancer trial results in 100% remission in every patient
The rectal cancer disappeared after immunotherapy — without the need for the standard treatments of radiation, surgery, or chemotherapy.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 11
Yale scientists develop new pill that prevents type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes while simultaneously reversing the inflammatory effects of the disease.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 10
Deep nerve stimulation through an implantable device can reduce blood pressure
Researchers report that blood pressure and renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA) are controlled by bioelectronic treatment.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 9
Harvard scientists discover the cause and prevention of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.