Articles for tag: cancer research

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How Animal Models Are Helping in Cancer Research and Treatments

Annette Uy

Cancer remains one of the most challenging medical conditions, sparking extensive research efforts worldwide to unveil its mysteries and discover effective treatments. Animal models have become indispensable tools in this scientific pursuit, providing invaluable insights into cancer development, progression, and therapeutic interventions. Leveraging a wide range of animal models, researchers can explore the complexities of ...

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Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer? Scientists Investigate

Jan Otte

People thought for a long time that cancer was a disease that only older people got, mostly in their later years. But something troubling is happening: more adults under 50 are being diagnosed with cancer than ever before. Researchers are scrambling for answers as the number of early-onset cases of breast, colorectal, kidney, and uterine ...

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Game-Changer in Cancer Treatment: Scientists Reprogram Cancer Cells into Healthy Ones—No Chemo Needed

Jan Otte

A South Korean research team has accomplished what was once thought of as science fiction: reprogramming malignant cancer cells into healthy, functional tissue without chemotherapy or radiation in a ground-breaking leap for oncology Under the direction of Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), this ground-breaking method may redefine ...