Obesity can lead to 13 types of cancer, says study
A new study has found that obesity leads to 13 types of cancer inlcuding pancreas and esophagus, as fat cells affect the processes that regulate the growth of cancer cells in the human body
Apr 21, 2017, 00:29 AM IST
Is aspirin really a 'wonder drug'? Scientists at IIT-Madras say common headache drug could cure cancer
Now, a research team from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) has claimed that aspirin can help terminate cancer cells.
Apr 10, 2017, 10:53 AM IST
'Circular DNA key to evolution, drug resistance of cancer'
The researchers found that cancer-fueling genes, or oncogenes, are more likely to occur on ecDNA than on chromosomes.
Feb 14, 2017, 00:18 AM IST
Venetoclax: Wonder drug that 'melts' away cancer approved for human use in Australia
The drug, which was approved for use in the US in August 2016, works by blocking the action of the BCL-2 protein which enables cancer cells to survive, a solution that researchers worldwide have been studying for more than 30 years.
Jan 10, 2017, 10:44 AM IST
Depression may make people less responsive to cancer treatment, says study
A new study conducted by researchers states that depression can possibly make people less responsive to chemotherapy.
Dec 18, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
Human cells with 'built-in circuit' can kill cancer cells
Researchers have engineered cells with a "built-in genetic circuit" that produces a molecule that impairs the ability of cancer cells to survive and grow in their low oxygen environment.
Nov 26, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
Gold nanoparticles helps in delivering drugs into cancer cells
A recent research found that gold nanoparticles helps in delivering a drug right into the heart of cancer cells.
Nov 08, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
Researchers identify how cancer's 'invisibility cloak' works!
This 'invisibility' phase is a crucial step that allows tumours to spread throughout the body -- when the spread cannot be traced.
Sep 28, 2016, 13:20 PM IST
Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough: Scientists discover new tool that could reduce side-effects
When coupled with the milk protein lactoferrin, the Dox can be delivered directly into the nucleus of prostate cancer cells and will kill the cells as well as drug resistant cancer stem cells, without any side-effects.
Sep 15, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
Study opens door to treatment of oesophageal cancer
In a recent study, scientistshave discovered that oesophageal cancer can be classified into threedifferent subtypes, paving the way for testing targeted treatmentstailored to patients` disease for the first time.
Sep 07, 2016, 00:51 AM IST
RNA molecule that fuels cancer growth identified
The study showed that NEAT1, a non-coding RNA, plays an important role in the survival of highly dividing cells -- and in particular of cancer cells.
Jul 05, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
Drug that helps addicts may benefit cancer patients too
The drug naltrexone (LDN) not only causes cancer cells to stop growing, but it also alters their internal machinery, making them more likely to kill themselves, the researchers found.
Jun 28, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
'Guided chemotherapy missiles' to target cancer cells
Although chemotherapy drugs do often effectively kill cancer cells, they also damage other quickly dividing cells in the body, causing side effects ranging from cosmetic, like hair loss, to disabling.
Jun 19, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Scientists discover new way to kill cancer cells
Programmed cell death, also called apoptosis, is a natural process that removes unwanted cells from the body.
May 27, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Borrowing immune cells can help fight cancer
A team of international researchers has found that if an individual's own immune cells cannot recognise and fight tumours in the body, borrowing immune cells might help.
May 22, 2016, 15:51 PM IST
'Starving' cancer cells may prevent growth of new tumours
A new study has found "starving" cancer cells could be the key to prevent the growth of tumours.
May 06, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
How cancer cells turn healthy cells to the 'dark side'
Cancer cells force neighbouring healthy tissue into helping with the disease's growth and spread, a new study has found, shedding light on how cancer cells and normal cells communicate with each other.
Apr 15, 2016, 11:25 AM IST
Cancer cells foil treatment bid by 'stealing' blood vessels
The cancer cells increase their ability to move when they co-opt vessels.
Apr 10, 2016, 19:29 PM IST
New drug for prostate cancer found promising
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have created a new molecule for prostate cancer that has shown great efficacy when tested in mice.
Mar 22, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
New pill can improve breast cancer diagnosis
Scientists have developed a pill that could significantly improve the imaging techniques involved in breast cancer and can better help in the diagnosis of the deadly disease -- the second most common cancer in women.
Mar 21, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
