HIV drug may check skin cancer becoming drug-resistant
A drug prescribed for patients affected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is likely to prevent skin cancer developing resistance at the initial stages, suggests a new study.
Mar 15, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Intense workout may reduce tumour growth: Study
While the research is hopeful for patients looking for inexpensive ways to manage their cancer, more needs to be learned about the effects of exercise on metastasis and longevity, as well as if the observations hold true in humans.
Feb 17, 2016, 21:09 PM IST
Compound in broccoli slows cancer cell growth: Study
In the new study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, the intake of sulforaphane did reduce HDAC activity, as well as cancer cell growth.
Feb 14, 2016, 09:52 AM IST
Gene family turns cancer cells into aggressive stem cells
The researchers found that when any of these four related genes is overexpressed, patients have much worse outcomes, including reduced survival.
Feb 07, 2016, 17:26 PM IST
Pen-sized microscope to efficiently see cancer cells
Researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, expect to begin testing it as a cancer-screening tool in clinical settings next year.
Jan 26, 2016, 11:43 AM IST
Common food preservative can kill cancer cells
Several products available to consumers also contain nisin - creams and pharmaceuticals to fight infection and mastitis, and a sanitiser in lactating cows.
Jan 12, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
Cancer's 'social network' analysis offers hope for patients
A team of scientists has developed a computer model that applies techniques used to analyse social networks to identify new ways of treating cancer.
Dec 26, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
How secret cancer allies help disease spread
Increasing evidence suggests that fibroblasts near growing tumors are actively assisting cancer cells in spreading locally and metastasizing elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2015, 09:20 AM IST
Suicide gene therapy kills prostate cancer cells
Patients in Arm A received the experimental gene therapy twice during the study, while the Arm B group received the treatment three times.
Dec 13, 2015, 12:35 PM IST
New gene map shows cancer's weak link
Scientists have mapped out the genes that keep our cells alive, thereby revealing which genes are crucial in diseases like cancer.
Nov 27, 2015, 13:25 PM IST
Researchers develop new method to trap cancer cells
An international team has discovered a new way to potentially "fence in" a tumour and help stop cancer cells spreading, according to a study released on Thursday by Cancer Research UK.
Oct 02, 2015, 11:48 AM IST
Protein-based sensor may spot, kill cancer cells
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a protein-based sensor that can detect a particular DNA sequence in a cell and then trigger a specific response, such as cell death.
Sep 22, 2015, 16:00 PM IST
New cancer treatment could reduce side effects
Researchers have discovered a new strategy for attacking cancer cells that has the potential to reduce side effects of the treatment, fundamentally changing the way doctors treat and prevent the deadly disease.
Sep 11, 2015, 16:56 PM IST
