Eating healthy fats may protect you against cancer

"These findings suggest that the average person should focus on getting more of these fatty acids in their diets."

Leigh Hataway U. Georgia • futurity
Nov. 4, 2024 ~4 min

Cells use ‘compass’ to find their way around your body

New research uncovers the chemical "compass" that guides cells through our bodies

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Oct. 31, 2024 ~4 min


Chip uses blood to diagnose lung cancer 10X faster

A new microchip captures exosomes—tiny packages released by cells—from blood plasma to identify signs of lung cancer.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~6 min

How does cancer hide from the immune system?

New research shows that one particular lipid type is critical for cancer immune evasion.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Sept. 26, 2024 ~7 min

Viruses inspire new way to deliver cancer drug ‘cargo’

"We're mimicking the strategies of viral particles that have been doing this effectively for millions of years."

Steve Martin - Purdue • futurity
Sept. 25, 2024 ~7 min

Antidepressant may treat deadly brain cancer

Researchers have found a substance that effectively combats glioblastomas, at least in the laboratory: an antidepressant called vortioxetine.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Sept. 23, 2024 ~7 min

Nanoparticles deliver drugs to kill cancer cells in mice

Researchers have developed a new nanomedicine approach to improve cancer treatment. It effectively killed cancer cells in mice.

U. Chicago • futurity
Sept. 17, 2024 ~6 min

The right therapy is good for cancer patients’ mental health

Many cancer patients struggle with negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy could help.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~4 min


Drug kills triple negative breast cancer cells

A newly identified drug kills triple negative breast cancer cells and stops the formation of blood vessels that tumors need to grow.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Sept. 13, 2024 ~4 min

Immune cells can turn into pro-cancer traitors

New research digs into the underlying factors that cause the harmful transformation of immune cells from good to bad.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Sept. 12, 2024 ~4 min

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