Posts Tagged ‘tumors’
Polio virus engineered to kill brain tumor
DUKE (US) — A modified polio virus appears to be effective in attacking glioblastoma brain tumor cells, researchers report in an early study to establish proper dosing levels. Continue…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:17 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Apr 8, 2013 12:03 - 3 Comments
Omega-3 fatty acid may slow tumors
UC DAVIS (US) — New research with mice uncovers a possible anti-cancer property of metabolized omega-3 fatty acids, which come from fish oil and breast milk. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 29, 2013 10:13 - 0 Comments
Breast cancer biology differs in older women
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Breast cancer in women over 70 has a less aggressive and distinct biology—findings that could lead to improvements in treatment and outcomes. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 4, 2013 13:26 - 0 Comments
Tool sprays brain to find tumors quickly
PURDUE (US) — A new tool that sprays a stream of charged solvent onto tissue may one day help brain surgeons find and remove tumors. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 15, 2013 12:23 - 0 Comments
Shot of contrast makes brain tumors glow
STONY BROOK (US) — A new contrast agent can cause brain tumors to glow, potentially leading to more precise surgery. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 26, 2012 14:58 - 1 Comment
Why kids with tumor disorder struggle to learn
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — The causes of learning problems associated with an inherited brain tumor disorder are much more complex than scientists had anticipated, researchers report. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 27, 2012 14:17 - 0 Comments
Protein ‘partner’ helps breast cancer spread
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Breast cancer cells preparing to spread disease around the body must first team up with a protein to activate the needed genes, researchers have learned. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 7, 2012 11:37 - 2 Comments
Breast cancer drug may thwart other tumors
U. LEEDS (UK) — A drug commonly used to treat breast cancer could offer a new way to prevent other cancers from spreading throughout the body. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 6, 2012 15:36 - 2 Comments
How blind mole rats keep cancer at bay
U. ROCHESTER (US) — In blind mole rats, precancerous cells are quickly killed by a “clean sweep” mechanism that not only kills the abnormal cells but neighboring cells, too. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 23, 2012 13:31 - 0 Comments
Environment may entice breast cancer to spread
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Breast cancer’s lethal spread is as dependent on a tumor’s protein-rich environment as on genetic changes inside tumor cells, new research suggests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 31, 2012 10:40 - 0 Comments
Tumor drug holds promise for child gene disorder
U. MICHIGAN (US) — A cancer drug is helping scientists figure out how to prevent abnormal brain cell growth and learning disabilities in some children, if they can be diagnosed early enough. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 22, 2012 9:11 - 3 Comments
Generic anti-fungal drug starves tumors
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — An inexpensive antifungal drug slows tumor growth and shows promise as a chemotherapy for cancer, new research shows. (more…)
