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Cure cancer with gene therapy
Medicine - Health

Cure cancer with gene therapy

A group of American researchers successfully treated melanoma skin cancer by modifying the genes of white blood cells to attack the cancer.

December 14, 2018
Scientists found cancer cells like fat
Cancer

Scientists found cancer cells like fat

In fact, fat contains more energy than any other nutrient. So it is not surprising that some cancer cells prefer to nest and grow inside fat-containing tissues.

December 14, 2018
First blood test to detect melanoma early
Cancer

First blood test to detect melanoma early

Scientists from Edith Cowan University in Joondalup said the new test could help doctors detect melanoma before it spreads throughout the body.

December 14, 2018
Rare cancer hidden behind moles
Cancer

Rare cancer hidden behind moles

Having a mole on the forehead while pregnant, the woman in the United States did not know she had melanoma until she felt pain and was forced to go to the hospital for e…

December 14, 2018