All Cancer articles – Page 10
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WebinarOvercoming Affinity and Expression Bottlenecks in TCR Discovery
This expert-led webinar discusses how to break through common bottlenecks in TCR discovery with practical strategies that help teams move faster and smarter.
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ArticleFrom injections to pills: oral peptides set to transform drug development
Oral peptide-based drugs are set to revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry, overcoming the long-standing challenge of poor bioavailability. Santosh Kulkarni reveals how new breakthroughs in drug discovery and delivery offer the potential for more convenient, effective treatments for a range of conditions – without the need for injections.
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NewsTurning up the heat: simple temperature change makes versatile vaccine nanoparticles
University of Chicago researchers have developed a scalable nanoparticle platform that self-assembles with just a temperature change – enabling safe, solvent-free delivery of proteins and RNA for vaccines and therapies.
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ArticleWhy most T-cell engagers fail - and how to fix it
Bispecific T-cell engagers are advancing fast - but complexity still slows development. This article explores how data-driven, platform-based strategies are helping overcome design and manufacturing hurdles to bring these next-gen therapies to patients faster.
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NewsFuelling immunity: glucose helps T cells fight cancer better
A new study from the Van Andel Institute shows that glucose not only fuels T cells but also strengthens their internal signalling and cancer-fighting capabilities –offering a potential route to improved immunotherapies.
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NewsNew lipid nanoparticle boosts mRNA delivery fivefold in cancer study
Japanese researchers have engineered a new lipid nanoparticle that delivers mRNA to cells five times more effectively, resulting in stronger immune responses and tumour suppression in mice.
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ReportBeyond the Lab: Biomarkers Powering Tomorrow’s Therapies
Biomarkers are redefining how precision therapies are discovered, validated and delivered. This exclusive expert-led report reveals how leading teams are using biomarker science to drive faster insights, cleaner data and more targeted treatments – from discovery to diagnostics.
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NewsCOVID-19 and flu could awaken hidden breast cancer cells
Scientists have discovered that infections like COVID-19 and flu can “wake up” dormant breast cancer cells – triggering new tumour growth in the lungs.
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NewsNew research shows squeezing cancer cells helps them survive
Scientists have discovered that cancer cells generate an instant burst of energy when physically squeezed, helping them repair DNA damage and survive harsh environments. This discovery means that therapies targeting this new survival mechanism could be developed.
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NewsCDK4/6 and PARP combo improves prostate cancer treatment
Researchers at VHIO have discovered a new way to overcome drug resistance in metastatic prostate cancer – by combining CDK4/6 inhibitors with follow-up therapies.
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NewsNew drug combo targets PRMT5 to fight deadly cancers
Scientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute have identified a promising drug target – PRMT5 – that could make treatment-resistant lung, brain and pancreatic cancers more vulnerable to therapy.
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ArticleAntibodies come full circle: biopharma back at the bench
Recombinant antibody technology is redefining research standards - bringing biopharma-grade precision, consistency, and customisation to the lab. Discover how advances like Fc engineering and chimerisation are accelerating progress from basic discovery to clinical insight.
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NewsScientists discover neuron-like communication in gut cells
Scientists in Singapore have discovered that gut support cells – known as telocytes – use neuron-like extensions to deliver signals directly to intestinal stem cells. This could lead to new treatments for diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer.
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ArticleFrom lab to clinic: the rise of Radio-DARPins in oncology
As radioligand therapy continues to show promise, its application in solid tumours remains limited by long-standing biological challenges. In this interview, Julien Torgue, CSO at Orano Med, discusses a new collaborative platform – Radio-DARPins – and how it could help overcome key barriers to clinical progress.
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NewsDeep-sea sugar EPS3.9 sparks immune attack on tumours
Scientists have isolated a sugar molecule from deep-sea bacteria that triggers pyroptosis - a form of inflammatory cell death - to halt tumour growth - highlighting the potential of marine microbes in drug development.
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NewsNew sticky material mimics gecko feet to fight tumours
Inspired by the gecko lizard’s grip, scientists at CU Boulder have developed a sticky, biodegradable material that clings to tumours and delivers chemotherapy drugs over several days.
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NewsSmart nanogels help CAR-T cells penetrate tumours
Researchers in China have developed a next-generation CAR-T cell therapy armed with nanogels that can penetrate the dense barriers of solid tumours. This addresses a major limitation in the treatment of solid cancers with immunotherapy.
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NewsNew AI model PROTsi identifies aggressive tumours using protein markers
Researchers in Brazil and Poland have developed an AI-powered tool that predicts cancer aggressiveness by analysing protein expression - offering new insights into tumour behaviour.
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ArticleDesigning antibodies to think before they bind
Standard antibody therapies bind their target and trigger a response. But what if the real breakthrough is designing antibodies that first recognise context before they act? This article looks at how bispecifics are becoming smarter, more selective and more precise.
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News€15M-backed tech targets tumour complexity
Paris-based One Biosciences, a precision oncology biotech company, has raised €15 million in Series A financing to accelerate the development of its AI-powered single-cell tumour profiling platform.