NK cells are like the body's first line of defense against cancer. They can spot and attack harmful cells without needing a specific signal. This makes them a promising tool for fighting cancer. However, tumors can create a tough environment that weakens NK cells. This environment can make it hard for NK cells to do their job. Scientists are studying how NK cells ada...
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's a tough disease to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One exciting area of research is using tiny packages called exosomes to deliver helpful molecules directly to the cells where they're needed. Researchers have found that certain ...
Recent findings suggest that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, like those from Pfizer and Moderna, could offer a surprising advantage for advanced cancer patients. The research, published in Nature, indicates that these vaccines might enhance the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy. The study focused on patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID vaccine...
CDR404, a new type of cancer treatment, is making waves in the medical world. This treatment is designed to target specific cancer cells and activate the body's immune system to fight them. Recent studies have shown that CDR404 can trigger a strong immune response in patients with certain types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and synovial sarcoma. The way CDR404...
Scientists have found something interesting. Covid vaccines might help cancer patients live longer. This is not their main job. But they might boost the immune system. This can help fight tumors. The news came from a big meeting in Berlin. Researchers shared their findings. They looked at cancer patients. Some got Covid vaccines before treatment. Others did not. The...
Cancer is a tricky foe, but scientists are making progress. A new vaccine called ELI-002 is showing promise in fighting back against pancreatic and colorectal cancers. This vaccine is special because it's designed to work for many people right away, not just one person at a time. The vaccine targets a common mutation called KRAS, which is often found in these types ...
Biliary tract cancer (BTC) has long been a challenging disease to treat. Traditionally, doctors relied on a combination of cisplatin and gemcitabine as the go-to treatment. But things are changing. Adding durvalumab, a type of immunotherapy, to this mix has shown promising results. It's making a real difference in how long patients live. So, what's the big deal abou...
In the fight against cancer, scientists are always looking for new ways to make treatments work better. One big challenge is that cancer cells can become resistant to drugs over time. To tackle this, researchers have come up with a clever idea: combining two powerful tools to attack cancer cells from different angles. First, they created a special drug called a circ...
Lung cancer is a serious disease. Doctors often use a mix of treatments to fight it. One common approach is neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. This treatment happens before surgery. It aims to shrink tumors and make them easier to remove. But how long should this treatment last? That's a big question. Right now, there's no clear answer. Different doctors might suggest ...
Scientists have come up with a clever way to fight cancer using a special molecule. This molecule can find and attack cancer cells in the body. The tricky part about cancer is that it can hide from the body’s defense system. But this new treatment helps the body recognize and fight cancer cells. The researchers at Stanford made this new treatment by combining two pa...