Using Raman spectroscopy as a means of detection, researchers have built an extensive database of signatures to detect any cancer.
Dormant cancer cells camouflage to resist radiotherapy
Some tumor cells were found to survive a bout of radiotherapy, eluding researchers by camouflaging as normal cells.
A miniature robot for diagnosing lung cancer
This tiny soft robot can be steered through the branches of the lungs without causing damage for safer diagnosis.
Nanoparticles that self-assemble inside cells to fight cancer
This nanoparticle cancer therapy hijacks biological processes to target cancer cells and destroy them with self-assembling components.
Reprogramming immune cells for living cancer therapy
A new way of reprogramming the body’s immune cells to seek out and eliminate cancer cells, acting as an internal cancer therapy.
In situ cancer vaccine captures antigens from tumors
A new in situ, personalized cancer vaccine captures molecules from growing tumors to activate the body’s immune cells against them.
Do vitamins prevent cancer and heart disease?
In a cohort of almost 700,000 people, scientists take a closer look at whether vitamins help in preventing cancer and heart disease.
Algae-based microrobots fight cancer
Living microrobots made from algae were weaponized to help fight tumors by improving the effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Clinical trial shows improved rare blood cancer treatment
A new drug called momelotinib reduces the need for blood transfusions in anemic patients suffering from myelofibrosis.
Cancer immunotherapy gets a boost from microbubbles
A fragile cancer immunotherapy agent “cGAMP” is delivered to tumor sites using tiny bubbles that protect it until it reaches its destination.