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cancer

Aussie lizard reveals cancer secrets

28 June 2010

A compound produced by a pregnant lizard may provide important information on the origins and treatment of cancer in humans, according to zoologist Bridget Murphy from the University of Sydney, who discovered the protein, which is pivotal to the development of the lizard placenta.

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Is your treatment working? Cancer scanner pinpoints dividing lung cancer cells

27 July 2009

A team of Victorian researchers have discovered how to track if lung tumours respond during a course of treatment. Trials with five patients revealed that some tumours responded quickly to treatment while others continued to grow. A larger trial is now underway with twenty patients.
The new technique could transform lung cancer treatment.

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One step closer to turning off cancer genes with gene-silencing

4 June 2009

Using this technology, Sherry and her colleagues observed a 70% reduction in tumour size in a cervical cancer mouse model.

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Strangling tumours in bid to halt cancer

15 May 2009

It may be possible to halt cancer in its tracks by blocking a gene critical to building tumour supply lines, according to new research carried out at the University of Queensland.
Most tumours need a blood supply to grow.
Researchers at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience have found that when new blood vessels form – in developing [...]

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Strangling tumours in bid to halt cancer

23 August 2005

It may be possible to halt cancer in its tracks by blocking a gene critical to building tumour supply lines, according to new research carried out at the University of Queensland.
Most tumours need a blood supply to grow.
Researchers at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience have found that when new blood vessels form – in developing [...]

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Young scientist wins world acclaim for decyphering the code of the immune system

6 May 1999

New research by an Australian student reveals the code our bodies use to control our immune systems. Her work could have tremendous medical benefits.
Unlocking this code represents a dramatic step forward in the fight to prevent autoimmune disease, allergies and to improve vaccines.

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New generation of vaccines a step closer

10 May 1998

A new generation of vaccines is closer, thanks to research work by a young Melbourne scientist on DNA vaccines.

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