A new review from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) explores how advanced biomedical tools are helping scientists study cancer in its earliest stages. The paper focuses on three key technologies—organoids, organs-on-a-chip, and 3D bioprinting—that replicate human tissue environments more […]
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A biodegradable implant developed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School may offer new hope for patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer known for its high recurrence rate. The device, called the CANDI wafer, is designed
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Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have developed a wearable patch that can detect early signs of skin cancer by analyzing biomarkers in sweat. The patch uses a combination of microfluidics and biosensing to identify abnormal protein levels
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Scientists at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst have created a new type of cancer vaccine that successfully prevents tumors and stops cancer from spreading in mice. The vaccine uses tiny particles called nanoparticles to train the immune system to recognize
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Chemotherapy is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, but its systemic delivery often causes severe side effects. Researchers at MIT have developed a new type of nanoparticle that may solve this problem by delivering large doses of chemotherapy
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Scientists at the Terasaki Institute in Los Angeles have created a vascularized liver cancer-on-a-chip model that allows researchers to test embolic therapies with unprecedented accuracy. This microfluidic platform mimics the structure and blood flow of human liver tumors, offering a
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A PhD researcher at the University of Bristol has developed a flexible, skin-like patch that detects subtle temperature changes across the breast, offering a potential new tool for early breast cancer detection. The patch is designed to be low-cost, noninvasive,
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Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s
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Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed a compact, diamond-based sensor that could dramatically improve how cancer is detected and tracked during surgery—without relying on radioactive materials. This innovation leverages quantum sensing technology, specifically nitrogen vacancy (NV) centers in
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Scientists at Tsinghua University have developed a pioneering method to grow kidney tumors in the lab using cells from real patients, offering a powerful new tool for studying renal cancer and tailoring treatments to individual patients. Their research, published in
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