Breakthrough in targeting KRAS gene mutation implicated in many cancers Researchers have identified an agent that interferes with the cell signalling protein KRAS and which produces a dose-dependent reduction in tumour growth in a mouse model.…
Experimental drug holds promise for Ewing sarcoma patients Strategy for interfering with DNA repair offers potential treatment for Ewing sarcoma.…
Green light for first treatment to target ovarian cancer with BRCA mutation The European Medicines Agency has recommended that Lynparza (olaparib) be approved to combat a type of ovarian cancer for which there are limited treatment options.…
Human embryonic stem cells appear to be safe for use in macular degeneration Visual acuity improved in the eyes of patients with macular degeneration being treated with embryonic stem cells.…
Scientists develop human insulin-producing cells to treat type 1 diabetes In a step towards developing a cell therapy for type 1 diabetes, stem cell researchers at Harvard University have sucessully implanted human insulin-producing cells.…
