Three independent studies have now shown that our understanding of the physical makeup of cancer tumors has been based on a myth. A portion of the cells are now seen to be cancer stem cells which are responsible for causing a tumor to grow and develop. Treatments, therefore, can be focused on killing these cells rather than targeting the wider community of tumor cells.
Instead of experimenting on mice, researchers went straight to testing on human cells – and their studies have been proven successful in halting Alzheimer's in its tracks.
In addition to discovering a groundbreaking way of treating common vertigo in 2013, Dr. Carol Foster now has a how-to guide on dealing with the condition.
Not only has Su Metcalfe's treatment succeeded in early trials, it involves zero drugs and no side effects—and it could begin human trials as soon as 2020.
This woman's joyful reaction to finally being able to ring her hospital's "cancer-free bell" earlier this month is winning hearts across social media.
A trailblazing team of researchers has eliminated all traces of HIV from living mice – and they will soon begin clinical trials on humans.
A follow-up study on "The London Patient" confirms that he has indeed been cured of HIV since undergoing an experimental treatment several years ago.
The 71-year-old woman is now testing negative for the coronavirus just 48 hours after receiving an anti-viral drug combo in a Bangkok hospital.
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The first ever sickle cell patient to be treated with genetically-modified cells has experienced a significant improvement against the disease.
The drugs metformin and bexarotene have been shown in trials to repair the myelin sheath in paitents with multiple sclerosis, or MS.
The chemical manzamine-A, found in sea sponges (Acanthostrongylophora ingens) living in the waters of indonesia, can block the replication of cancer cells.
Victoria Gray, the first patient to be treated for Sickle Cell Disease with the gene editing technique CRISPR is thriving a year after her treatment.
This new study shows just how helpful an encouraging doctor can be for your recovery and health.
UK researchers have developed a treatment that uses a patient's own cells to treat their Crohn's disease - and clinical trials will begin within 6 months.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new gene therapy treatment for infants born with the life-threatening "bubble boy" disease.
For the first time ever, scientists have successfully implanted spinal discs grown from stem cells – and their research had exciting results.
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