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A cross section through a histotripsy lesion created in bovine liver tissue with the liquified cellular contents washed out revealing the remaining extracellular matrix. The scale bar represents 5mm.

High-Intensity Sound Waves May Help Regenerative Medicine

Oct 31, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a way to use sound to create a cellular scaffold for tissue engineering, a novel approach that could help overcome regenerative medicine's prominent hindrances.

Scientists Cautious Over Google's Nanoparticle Project

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 30, 2014 08:07 AM EDT

The technology could yield another tool but won't be a game-changer.

Key Factor in Relationship among Cancer, Diet, Inflammation Found by Researchers

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 29, 2014 11:39 PM EDT

Evidence suggests inflammation adds to cell transformation.

Google Aims to Scan Bodies for Disease

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 29, 2014 11:20 AM EDT

The early detection of a disease is known to significantly increase the likelihood of successfully treating several types of life-threatening illnesses.

Can Childhood Cancer Treatment Raise the Risk of Breast Cancer?

Kizha T. Trovillas |

Oct 27, 2014 12:05 PM EDT

The researchers found that over 20 percent of female Wilms tumor survivors who received chest radiation treatments developed breast cancer by the age of 40 years.

For the First Time Ever, the Blood-Brain Barrier in Humans has been Opened

Dino Lirios |

Oct 24, 2014 07:20 AM EDT

The barrier is vital protection for the brain.

Ebola Ranks Last in Relevant Threats to Americans

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 22, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

Amidst media and politicians sensationalizing threats such as Ebola and ISIS, Americans tend to ignore larger and more challenging hazards that may directly affect their lives.

Netizens Express Support to Ohio Girl Bullied after Donating Her Hair to Cancer Patients

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 21, 2014 03:22 AM EDT

A 10-year-old girl from Ohio received tons of support over the social media after she was bullied following her decision to have her hair cut and donated in the name of cancer patients.

New Treatment Target Identified for Aggressive Breast Cancer

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 15, 2014 02:12 PM EDT

Scientists have found that Erbin, a protein that was thought to be an anti-tumor factor, is highly expressed in breast cancer and is needed by ErbB2 to support breast cancer.

3D Printed Device Could Detect Cancer in Under 1-Hour

David Curry |

Oct 11, 2014 08:51 PM EDT

Cancer is still a serious issue for millions of people worldwide and plenty of doctors say the best cure is early detection. A new health startup is making it simpler than ever to check up.

Researchers Find Lung Cancer can Hide for More Than 20 Years

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 10, 2014 03:47 PM EDT

Scientists from Cancer Research UK have discovered that lung cancers are able to lie dormant for over 20 years before suddenly turning into an aggressive form.

A dog called Oscar pre-treatment with the berry compound (L) and 15 days after treatment (R).

Berry that Rapidly Fights Cancer Discovered in Queensland

Dino Lirios |

Oct 08, 2014 12:00 PM EDT

Scientists have found a berry that has rapid cancer-fighting properties and can only be found in pockets of Far North Queensland, on the blushwood tree.

Morrissey Reveals Undergoing Series of Cancer Treatments

JP Cornejo |

Oct 08, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

English singer and lyricist and former The Smiths vocalist Morrissey has revealed undergoing a series of treatments for cancer.

A ball and stick model of epigallocatechin gallate, a common ingredient found in green tea.

Scientists Create Green Tea-Based Cancer-Seeking 'Missiles'

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 06, 2014 12:13 PM EDT

A group of researchers from the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have successfully developed nanocarriers that deliver medicine and eliminate cancer cells more efficiently by using one of the ingredients in green tea.

Scientists Create Sensor to Detect Cancer Using Mantis Shrimp's Eyes

Dino Lirios |

Sep 29, 2014 08:06 AM EDT

Researchers from the University of Queensland have created a sensor that is capable of detecting cancer, with the inspiration coming from the deadly sea creature, the mantis shrimp.