New insights on genetic damage of some chemotherapies could guide future treatments with less harmful side effects
For the first time, scientists have systematically studied the genetic effects of chemotherapy on healthy tissues.
Jul 1, 2025
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In sub-Saharan Africa, 1 in 6 cancer medications found to be defective
Serious quality defects were found in a significant number of cancer medications from sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.
Jun 25, 2025
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A new genetic target could shape the future of liver cancer treatment
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, is extremely challenging to treat. However, the future of HCC patient care looks brighter ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Scientists uncover clues behind drug resistance in bowel cancer
Scientists have discovered clues that may explain why some treatments stop working for people with bowel cancer—causing about 16,800 deaths in the U.K. every year.
Jun 17, 2025
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Key mechanism in embryonic development makes colorectal cancer more aggressive, study finds
Tumor cells in colorectal cancer exploit an important signaling pathway that normally controls embryo development. Researchers have now shown how a protein that controls the development of the arms and heart contributes to ...
May 22, 2025
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Cancer research in the US is world class. With the government pulling out, its future is uncertain
Cancer research in the U.S. doesn't rely on a single institution or funding stream − it's a complex ecosystem made up of interdependent parts: academia, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology startups, federal agencies and ...
Apr 28, 2025
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'Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber': Nutrition experts on the viral TikTok trend
"Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber."
Apr 7, 2025
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Robots can aid hospital pharmacies in safer and more sustainable cancer drug preparation
Can a robot help prepare cancer medication in a hospital pharmacy? That's what hospital pharmacist Tjerk Geersing investigated in his Ph.D. research. He compared manual and automated preparations in terms of quality, efficiency, ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Cancer cell migration research offers hope for new treatment of brain tumors
University of Huddersfield scientist, Dr. Anke Brüning-Richardson, has published promising findings from the past seven years of research into a new approach for the treatment of highly aggressive brain tumors.
Mar 31, 2025
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The 'colocatome': Scientists create a catalog of non-cancerous cells' influence on cancer
Even cells experience peer pressure. Scientists have long studied the ins and outs of cancer cells to learn more about the disease, but they're increasingly finding that noncancerous cells near the cancer cells exert a powerful ...
Mar 11, 2025
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