Cancer
A Midas touch against cancer
4 Apr 2025Inspired by natural biomineralisation processes, a novel cancer therapy uses gold nanoparticles to selectively sabotage vital components in cancer cells.
Smart solutions for custom cancer care
27 Mar 2025A new machine learning tool could help predict cancer treatment outcomes for more effective and targeted treatments.
Iron fuels cancer’s trajectory
13 Feb 2025High iron levels, often linked to red meat consumption, can fuel cancer growth by reactivating proteins that allow cancer cells to divide endlessly.
Microlasers track tensions between cells
24 Jan 2025A new sensor innovation measures stress inside tissue models to simulate disease conditions like cancer with greater accuracy.
Shaping solutions to fix faulty cells
25 Sep 2024Innovative designer molecules called stapled peptides effectively target and block cancer processes, promising a new therapeutic approach.
Tumours advance as defences ebb
26 Aug 2024As the immune system ages, our susceptibility to conditions such as cancer increases, prompting researchers to develop advanced experimental models to study these pathways.
Rewiring cold tumours
2 Aug 2024Researchers find that targeting nerve growth factor in melanomas transforms resistant ‘cold’ tumours into treatable ‘hot’ ones, adding new therapeutic options for challenging skin cancers.
Cancer-killing complexes charge ahead
3 May 2024A*STAR researchers developed specially designed nanocomplexes that effectively target and kill cancer cells, including those resistant to traditional treatments.
Engineered brain model forges cancer breakthroughs
18 Apr 2024Researchers develop a new technology for studying how brain tumours interact with the blood-brain barrier to inform future treatment strategies.
Turning cold tumours into hot targets
4 Apr 2024Researchers identify predictive immune ‘signatures’ in liver cancer patients that can help tailor and improve the success rates of combined immunotherapy and radiotherapy.
Baring breast cancer’s genetic dependencies
2 Jan 2024Researchers reveal how disrupting a key genetic control mechanism can significantly hinder the progression and spread of an aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer.
The root of cancer drug resistance
5 Sep 2023Unique gene signatures associated with drug-resistant leukaemia paves the way for improved clinical strategies to help these patients.