The gene that codes for p53 is the most frequently mutated in cancer. Researchers are targeting different parts of its complex pathway to restore its ability to stop cancer.
Anthrax is best known as a bioweapon. But researchers have figured out how to tweak the deadly toxin and use it to fight cancer. So far, dogs are the first to benefit from the new therapy.
Although there is no cure for this disorder, there are treatments that can help alleviate symptoms.
Pancreatic cancer has historically had among the lowest survival rates of any type of cancer. A recent study that looked at genomic changes reveals some possible clues.
Researchers are working to engineer bacteria that can kill cancerous tumours while reducing harm to healthy cells and tissue.
Vegan foods are considered by most consumers to have no ingredients of animal origin, but they may actually contain milk proteins.
Dispelling myths around breast cancer in Africa is important so that treatment care can focus on the dire socio-economic issues facing patients.
BCG has been around for a century, but it’s still being studied for its ‘non-specific effects’.
With food allergies on the rise, it’s important to understand the role the skin plays in protecting or exposing us to reactions.
A number of environmental factors, including thunderstorms, are likely to be contributing to the current hay fever havoc.
