Cancer Research News
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Colorectal cancer: Scientists find a way to supercharge immune cells
A protein usually associated with tumor growth might be the secret to helping immune cells fight back against hard-to-treat cancers.
Merck cancer vaccine: CEO Rob Davis eyes faster production for big innovation
Merck and Moderna are refining the supply chain for their personalized cancer vaccine to reach more patients faster than the current six-week window.
Cancer cells: Scientists find size matters for tumor aggression
New research shows that smaller-than-expected abnormal cancer cells are actually more dangerous than their larger counterparts.
Archie Goodburn: Swimmer pushes for brain cancer research funding
After being diagnosed with inoperable tumors, the Commonwealth Games athlete is taking his fight for better care directly to the Prime Minister.
Stanford researchers develop 'molecular glue' to kill lymphoma
A new experimental compound turns a cancer-causing protein into a self-destruct trigger, making tumors vanish in mice.
Pancreatic cancer treatment: Scientists test vitamin D drug to shrink tumors
A new clinical trial shows a vitamin D analog could help break down the protective shield around pancreatic tumors, making chemotherapy more effective.
Cat Cancer Study: Why Your Pet Could Help Unlock Human Treatments
A massive new international study just mapped the genetic 'black box' of feline tumors, finding major overlaps with cancer in humans.
Scientists find a secret cellular survival hack that could fight cancer
Researchers uncovered a hidden way cells make life-essential proteins, and it might be the key to making cancer treatments more effective.
Leukemia drug discovery reveals a secret protein mechanism
Researchers found that a protein called NUDT5 helps control how cells react to a long-used leukemia treatment, but not in the way we originally thought.