Joseph ShavitJul 21, 2022With just a tablespoon of blood, researchers aim to transform cancer treatmentResearchers have developed a new blood test that provides unprecedented insight into a patient’s cancer make-up, improving outcomes.
Joseph ShavitJun 14, 2022Researchers successfully treat type 1 diabetes with pancreatic beta-cells Researchers have successfully treated type 1 diabetes in mice using pancreatic beta-cell, target-specific, chimeric antigen-receptor (CAR).
Joseph ShavitJun 4, 2022Cancer-killing virus injected into human for the first timeThe oncolytic virus has been shown to shrink colon, lung, breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancer tumors in preclinical laboratory models.
Joseph ShavitMar 5, 2022Fully functional pancreatic cells produced from stem cells for the first timeInsulin is a vital hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of these cells.
Joseph ShavitFeb 2, 2022Researchers discover new compound that prevents and treats type 2 diabetesThe compound activates a natural signaling pathway that protects the body from harmful, obesity-driven metabolic changes leading to diabetes
Joseph ShavitJan 20, 2022Artificial pancreas proves 'life-changing' for very young children with type 1 diabetesAn artificial pancreas developed by a team of Cambridge researchers is helping protect very young children with type 1 diabetes.