How better financing could help create new cancer drugs
MIT finance researchers say a diversified ‘megafund’ of securities could help the industry deliver new products to consumers.
Turning on key enzyme blocks tumor formation
Drug-like molecule restores normal cell metabolism, preventing cancer cells from growing.
New nanoparticles shrink tumors in mice
Particles that shut off cancer genes could also allow researchers to screen potential drug targets more rapidly.
New drug candidate shows promise against cancer
Platinum compound may offer an alternative to cisplatin, a widely used chemotherapy agent.
Study identifies enzymes needed to mend tissue damage after inflammation
Findings may help predict colon cancer risk for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
How infection can lead to cancer
New MIT study offers comprehensive look at chemical and genetic changes that occur as inflammation progresses to cancer.
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
Pared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.
One-two punch knocks out aggressive breast cancer cells
New MIT study shows that staggered delivery of cancer drugs is far more effective than administering them at the same time.
Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteins
Tiny particles could manufacture cancer drugs at tumor sites.
Targeted nanoparticles show success in clinical trials
Tiny particles designed to home in on cancer cells achieve tumor shrinkage at lower doses than traditional chemotherapy.
Freeing radicals from their negative connotations
Killian Award recipient JoAnne Stubbe says some free radicals can be good for you.
Koch Institute, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center announce launch of 'Bridge Project' to attack most-lethal forms of cancer
Institutions, research teams, non-profit organizations join forces in novel approaches targeting pancreatic cancer, glioblastoma.
Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheres
New RNA interference method holds promise for treating cancer, other diseases.
A faster way to catch cells
New microfluidic device could be used to diagnose and monitor cancer and other diseases.