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Use genetically algae to treat cancer
Cancer

Use genetically algae to treat cancer

Scientists have successfully created a genetically engineered algae that can kill 90% of cancer cells without harming other healthy cells.

December 14, 2018
New hope for lung cancer patients
Cancer

New hope for lung cancer patients

The results of a clinical trial by doctors at the National Cancer Center in Singapore (NCCS) have revealed that a new drug called Ceritinib has brought promise to patien…

December 14, 2018
Opportunities for ovarian cancer patients
Cancer

Opportunities for ovarian cancer patients

US researchers at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota claim that metformin - a drug used to treat diabetes at £ 1.3 for a day's dose - could increase the chances of su…

December 14, 2018
New treatment for skin cancer
Cancer

New treatment for skin cancer

On August 17, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved the drug Zelboraf (vemurafenib) in the treatment of terminal cancer patients (unable to remov…

December 14, 2018