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Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021
New generation anti-cancer drug provides immediate hope for children with brain cancer
A genetic map of a childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug
Joseph Shavit
Jul 1, 2021
Six-year-old and future doctor Rubi Rosenow goes pink to raise money for breast cancer
Six-year-old Rubi Rosenow wants to be a doctor when she grows up. For now, Rubi is helping people diagnosed with breast cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021
Researchers engineer Natural Killer cells to destroy cancer cells but leave the rest alone
The modified natural killer cells can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells that are often intermingled in and around tumors
Joseph Shavit
Jun 26, 2021
Kindhearted Alabama teen donates his hair to kids battling cancer
In front of family and friends, Kieran cut his 19-inch-long afro for use in wigs to be donated to children battling cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021
Research finds that spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer survivors
MU assistant professor Jennifer Hulett finds link between forgiveness, congregational support and improved health and well-being.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2021
Could naked mole rats hold key to curing cancer and dementia?
Scientists say naked mole rats - a rodent native to West Africa - may hold the key to new treatments for degenerative diseases like cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2021
Electronic nose accurately sniffs out hard-to-detect cancers
An odor-based test that sniffs out vapors emanating from blood samples was able to distinguish between benign cancer cells with 95% accuracy
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2021
Detecting Skin Disorders Like Cancer Through a Simple Soft Sensing Electrode
By putting a piece of soft, strain-sensing sheet on the skin may be able to detect skin disorders non-invasively and in real-time very soon.
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
New biosensor developed to aid early diagnosis of breast cancer
It is an easy-to-use, low-cost prototype of a nanoporous device, and provides results in less than an hour
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
Tim Morgan's charity ride funds a major breakthrough in Cancer drug resistance
Tim Morgan was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2015. He underwent operations, several rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
'Enlightened' scientists are imitating fireflies to advance cancer treatments
There are many reasons why fireflies glow. One of the best-known examples of bioluminescent beings in nature, fireflies use their light...
Joseph Shavit
May 6, 2021
Research breakthrough in the fight against cancer
New research combines two different approaches to more precisely and effectively deliver treatment to the specific cells affected by cancer
Joseph Shavit
Apr 12, 2021
Kindness calendar brings community together
A new campaign in Chester County is encouraging everyone in the community to be kind. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different cause
Joseph Shavit
Apr 12, 2021
This ceramic ink can 3D-print bones directly into a patient’s body
A new 3D printing process which can be used inside the human body is offering hope to trauma and cancer patients who need bone replacements
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
Artificial Intelligence could 'crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer's'
Powerful algorithms used by Netflix, Amazon and Facebook can 'predict' the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases
Joseph Shavit
Mar 10, 2021
Plant extract from invasive weed found to kill off cancer cells and prevent type 2 diabetes
The plant's extracts seem to be promising sources of antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and antitumor agents.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2021
Penn State’s Virtual THON Raises More Than $10 Million To Fight Childhood Cancer
This year, the event went virtual and still raised more than $10 million to fight childhood cancer.
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