From cancer to alzheimer’s: A breakthrough development
More than three decades ago, Professor Zelig Ashchar from the Weizmann Institute of Science, who passed away a…
Nervous system actively promotes pre-cancerous pancreatic lesions
Pancreatic cancer has a lot of nerve. Notoriously tricky to detect, the disease also often resists traditional therapy.…
Menstrual blood HPV testing accurately detects cervical precancer
A simple menstrual pad may offer a scalable, non-invasive way to expand cervical cancer screening, matching the accuracy…
Israeli singer, composer Matti Caspi, dies at 76
Matti Caspi, one of Israel’s greatest musicians, passed away early on Sunday morning. He was 76 years old.…
Israeli singer, composer Matti Caspi, dies at 76
Matti Caspi, one of Israel’s greatest musicians, passed away early on Sunday morning. He was 76 years old.…
Mesothelial cells enable rapid invasion and spread of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other gynecological cancer. Most patients receive their diagnosis only after the…
Tumor-targeted chimeric drug increases efficacy and limits side effects
Wistar scientists have combined a promising cancer therapy with a molecule that targets tumors to treat cancer more…
Cholesterol transporter ABCA1 boosts macrophage-driven cancer immunity
In recent years, cancer researchers have made major breakthroughs by using the body’s immune system to fight cancer.…
RNA micelles enable targeted chemotherapy without immune toxicity
A new study in mice hints at the potential to use tiny particles made with RNA molecules to…
Singapore study finds age, smoking and genetic mutations together heighten stomach cancer risk
A Singapore study led by Duke‑NUS Medical School and NUHS found that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic…
Is burnt food really that bad for you? How to avoid the risks
The air outside is crisp — but your meal shouldn’t be. Frigid temps often drive cravings for warm,…
Age, smoking, bacteria, genetic mutations together can raise risk of stomach cancer: Singapore study
SINGAPORE – While it is well-known that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic mutations can individually cause stomach…