A group of Australian scientists has come up with an innovative treatment technique for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare yet deadly disease affecting blood and bone marrow cells. One of the most aggressive types of cancer, known for its relatively rapid progression, the malady accounts for 1.2-percent of total cancer deaths in the United…
While cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases, recent medical advances have made it much more manageable, and in some cases even curable. A new research, for instance, has found a way to enhance the cancer-fighting abilities of the drug paclitaxel, to a great extent. For the very first time, a team of scientists at…
It is not often that we hear about actual living cells being turned into functioning lasers with the capacity to emit light. But that is exactly what a team of scientists at the Harvard Medical School has achieved - with their development of three different methods, all leading to the emission of visible light by…
Previously, we had talked about how genetically modified bacteria can potentially counter health issues like obesity. Well, this time around, scientists have developed a modified version of the herpes virus that can be used for exterminating skin cancer cells. Also known as Talimogene Laherparepvec (T-VEC), this modified herpes strain was found to not only eliminate…
The 'bling' factor is not only about visual enticement for the rich few, it can apparently also have some advanced medical scientific applications. Previously, we had harped about gold nanoparticles, and how they can be useful for detecting breast cancer. Well, this time around, researchers at the Cardiff University in Wales, have ingeniously developed a…