Nano-medicine listening for ultra-sound: A promising design against liver cancer
Sebastian Evans reports on the development of a biodegradable nanoparticle that can slow the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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The legacy of a girl who inspired a “holy grail” cancer-killing pill
Niamh Walker reports on the recent development of AOH1996, a pill targeting cancerous cells, offering a new approach to cancer treatment.
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A 10-minute, universal blood test for cancer
Researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia have developed a blood test that can detect whether a patient has any type of cancer within as little as 10 minutes. Although still in the initial stages of testing, this cheap and simple method could help clinicians to diagnose cancer before symptoms appear, when the widest range…