cancer
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Cancer Is Becoming a Bigger Problem for the Young
Cancer cases and deaths in younger people have substantially increased globally over time, new research out this week has found. The study shows that the reported incidence of cancer in people under the age of 50 has climbed between 1990 to 2019. The authors say that dietary and lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol…
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Scientists Have Created Cancer-Fighting E. Coli Bacteria
Scientists in China are hoping to turn Escherichia coli bacteria into a cancer-fighting ally. In a new study, they describe their creation of genetically engineered E. coli strains that can kill different types of tumours in mice. More studies will be needed, but the authors believe that bacterial therapy for cancer can become a reality.…
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New mRNA Cancer Vaccine Passes Important Human Trial
In patients with advanced melanoma, the vaccine along with immunotherapy reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 44%, the companies said.
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A Cancer-Fighting Version of Herpes Shows Promise in Early Human Trial
Scientists may be able to turn a long-time germ foe into a cancer-fighting ally, new research this week suggests. In preliminary data from a Phase I trial, a genetically modified version of the herpes virus has shown promise in treating difficult-to-eradicate tumours, with one patient having experienced a complete remission for 15 months so far.…