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![Oxford scientists have identified ways to dramatically improve a technique for isolating cells by magnetic sorting. This technique uses a tiny magnetic bead coated in […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Oxford scientists pave way for new method of detecting cancer cells")
Oxford scientists pave way for new method of detecting cancer cells
Posted on March 10, 2013 | 1 CommentOxford scientists have identified ways to dramatically improve a technique for isolating cells by magnetic sorting. This technique uses a tiny magnetic bead coated in […] -
Antagonistic balance of proteins safeguard against cancer
Posted on March 3, 2013 | No CommentsThe ribosomal proteins, Rpl22 and Rpl22-like1, are both crucial for the development of T-cells (a type of blood cell), and were previously thought to carry […] -
An epigenetic cure for cancer?
Posted on February 24, 2013 | 22 CommentsA review article by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine suggests that subtle changes in DNA expression patterns could be targeted to treat […] -
Plant that kills cancer cells – too good to be true?
Posted on February 17, 2013 | No CommentsAn Indian plant, used for centuries to dampen inflammation and fever, has shown significant potential in killing cancer cells. This new study was performed at […] -
![Scientists at the Nanosystems Institute at UCLA have invented a tiny capsule that potentially kills cancer cells; a new way of treating cancer without exposing […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Tiny Capsule destroys Cancerous Cells with no Side Effects")
Tiny Capsule destroys Cancerous Cells with no Side Effects
Posted on February 9, 2013 | No CommentsScientists at the Nanosystems Institute at UCLA have invented a tiny capsule that potentially kills cancer cells; a new way of treating cancer without exposing […] -
Milk thistle extract in the fight against skin cancer
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsA research group led by Dr Rajesh Agarwal at the Colorado Cancer Center has identified silibinin, an extract from milk thistle, as a potential drug […] -
![A phase III clinical trial has shown that the combination of Abraxane and gemcitabine significantly increases survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. While only […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Trial reveals new drug combination increases survival in pancreatic cancer patients")
Trial reveals new drug combination increases survival in pancreatic cancer patients
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsA phase III clinical trial has shown that the combination of Abraxane and gemcitabine significantly increases survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. While only […] -
Novel mutation found in patients with eye tumours
Posted on January 20, 2013 | No CommentsA research group from the Washington University School of Medicine, having previously identified mutations in the BAP1 gene in patients with eye tumours, has outlined […] -
Cancer pathway enzyme identified
Posted on December 30, 2012 | No CommentsA huge challenge posed by any cancer is the danger of metastasis and possible resurgence following treatment. Recent work has identified the enzyme involved in […] -
New Combination of Treatments Could Help Combat Deadly Melanoma
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No CommentsScientists at Manchester University may have identified a new way of treating deadly melanoma cancer. They discovered that MITF (a protein which helps cells to […] -
And the award goes to…
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No CommentsThis week, the British Pharmacological Society announced its Drug Discovery of the year – this award will be awarded on an annual basis from now […] -
Myostatin and muscle loss
Posted on December 21, 2012 | No CommentsA group from Nanyang Technological University, having investigated the trend of muscle loss seen in certain chronic conditions, has identified the molecule myostatin as a […] -
![In 2008 68% of deaths were caused by non-communicable chronic diseases. The relationship between the consumption of certain plant foods and reduction in incidence of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "Consumption of plant-derived foods may prevent chronic diseases")
Consumption of plant-derived foods may prevent chronic diseases
Posted on October 21, 2012 | No CommentsIn 2008 68% of deaths were caused by non-communicable chronic diseases. The relationship between the consumption of certain plant foods and reduction in incidence of […] -
Metastatic ovarian cancer cells identified by unique deformation properties
Posted on October 14, 2012 | No CommentsOvarian cancer cells may acquire the ability to penetrate the walls of blood vessels and relocate to different tissues through the blood to form another […]
