Sea cucumber compound could be key to a new cancer therapy

The sea cucumber naturally produces a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme that’s instrumental in stimulating cancer growth, according to a new study. The next step is to find a method for producing the compound in large quantities.

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Sea cucumber compound could be key to a new cancer therapy

The sea cucumber naturally produces a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme that’s instrumental in stimulating cancer growth, according to a new study. The next step is to find a method for producing the compound in large quantities.

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Sea cucumber compound could be key to a new cancer therapy

The sea cucumber naturally produces a sugary compound that inhibits an enzyme that’s instrumental in stimulating cancer growth, according to a new study. The next step is to find a method for producing the compound in large quantities.

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Continue ReadingSea cucumber compound could be key to a new cancer therapy

Himalayan fungus compound refined to offer 40X the anti-cancer potency

A compound derived from a Himalayan fungus has been refined by scientists for a chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. NUC-7738 is yielding encouraging results in ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials, and is advancing towards approval.

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PAC-MANN diagnoses early-stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy

Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.

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Cancer’s frequent spread to the lungs is driven by important amino acid

A new study has identified one of the reasons why cancer frequently spreads from elsewhere in the body to the lungs: an amino acid called aspartate. The findings improve our understanding of cancer and open the door to new treatments for metastatic disease.

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Coffee and tea lower the risk of head and neck cancers – even decaf

While tobacco and alcohol are known to increase the risk of head and neck cancer, new research has found the amount of coffee and tea we drink can have a protective effect, reducing the risk of developing these sorts of cancers. Yes, even decaf.

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Breakthrough treatment flips cancer cells back into normal cells

Working with a line of colon cancer cells, Korean researchers figured out a way to throw a few genetic switches to cause the cells to revert back to a healthy state. The technique could have major implications in the way we approach cancer treatment.

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Omega-3 and omega-6 supplements reduce risk of 19 types of cancer

New research has linked higher plasma levels of the healthy fats omega-3 and omega-6 to a reduced risk of developing particular types of cancer. The study adds to the on-again/off-again relationship that exists between scientists and the common supplements.

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