Supercharged Natural Killer Cells Crack Tumor Defenses in Aggressive Cancers
McGill scientists boosted NK cell cancer-killing power using reversible drug treatment, targeting leukemia, glioblastoma, and triple-negative breast cancer.
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McGill scientists boosted NK cell cancer-killing power using reversible drug treatment, targeting leukemia, glioblastoma, and triple-negative breast cancer.
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New research reveals senescent cells have both harmful and protective roles, pushing anti-aging science toward targeted removal strategies.
A once-undruggable cancer driver has finally been targeted, cutting death risk by 60% in a landmark 500-patient trial.
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Single injection of engineered virus kills glioblastoma cells and activates immune system, extending patient survival in clinical trial.
New compound AP503 activates GPR133 receptor to rebuild bone density in mice, offering hope for millions with osteoporosis.
Breakthrough platform mimics natural virus environment, exposing how antibodies truly attack HIV and Ebola for smarter vaccine design.
A small molecule called UNI418 shuts down cancer cells' DNA repair machinery, making drug-resistant tumors vulnerable to treatment again.
Australian biotech company creates targeted treatment that attacks malignant plasma cells while sparing healthy ones in multiple myeloma patients.
Plant compounds naturally target multiple cancer pathways simultaneously, offering advantages over pharmaceutical approaches.
A protein called HOXD13 drives skin cancer growth and shields tumors from immune cells โ disabling it could unlock powerful new treatments.
Chinese researchers developed a breakthrough method to mass-produce powerful immune cells that hunt and destroy cancer tumors.
A short pre-surgery course of pembrolizumab left zero relapses in colorectal cancer patients after 33 months โ reshaping treatment strategy.
MYC protein doesn't just fuel tumor growth โ it also repairs DNA damage from chemotherapy, revealing a key resistance mechanism.
Updated guidelines recommend cholesterol screening in childhood and tracking genetic factors like lipoprotein(a) for personalized prevention.