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Until recently, they were considered to be the three pillars of cancer treatment. Recent years have added a fourth pillar to surgery, radiation and chemotherapy—immuno-oncology.
CRISPR, the gene editing technique that promises to revolutionize healthcare and medicine, is not perfect. Two new studies, one in mice embryos and the other in rice plants, seem to confirm this.
Test more accurately identifies four mutations for which FDA-approved drugs exist and offers faster turn-around time between initial testing and commencement of therapy
There are plenty of great scientific research stories out this week. Here’s a look at just a few of them.
Forty-two percent of all deaths in the United States are related to cardiovascular disease.
The rotavirus vaccine may be pulling double duty; it not only protects young children against a potentially life-threatening rotavirus infection but may also reduce their likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes.
Research is the cornerstone of new medications that treat numerous needs across the globe. Here’s a look at a few of the interesting research stories that crossed BioSpace’s slice of the Internet.
Research shows deadly tumors may be vulnerable to drugs that block their energy supply
Lots of interesting biotech news from Asia, Europe and elsewhere was reported this week. From tapeworms to using a breathalyzer test in lung cancer diagnostics, the global biotech industry is exploding with ideas.
As pharma companies struggle with developing a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers continue to find evidence that links the dreaded form of dementia to other medical and health issues. The latest news suggests a potential link between Alzheimer’s and menopause.
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