cancer

How Estrogen Shields Tumors From The Immune System

The female sex hormone contributes to tumor progression in the estrogen-negative cancers lacking hormone receptors.

A Sweet Solution For Better Chemotherapy

Mannose, a fruit sugar toxic to honeybees, can improve the efficacy of chemotherapy, shows a study from Japan.

This New Antibody Drug Could Slow Down Cancer

PRL3-zumab, an antibody drug targeting a protein in cancer cells, has shown safety and efficacy in clinical trials.

Shedding Light On Lymphoma

A look into the complex blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system and some of the treatment options available.

AI Can Help Identify Diseases Early

Scientists in Singapore have developed a software that quickly and accurately predicts chemical modifications of RNA molecules which can then help understand their role in diseases such as cancer.

Researchers Find A Gene To Regulate Leukemia

Pusan National University scientists have discovered that SURF4, a novel gene, can help regulate leukemia progression.
Professor Cheong Sok Ching smiling directly at the camera. The Head of Research in the Head and Neck Cancer division of Cancer Research Malaysia, Cheong wants to show Malaysian scientists abroad that it is possible to conduct impactful research that benefits the public back in their homeland.

Asia’s Rising Scientist: Cheong Sok Ching

Professor Cheong Sok Ching is championing the battle against cancers that disproportionately affect Asians, and leading drug development research in Malaysia.

MiRXES Launches New Manufacturing and Research Capabilities

With a slew of new capabilities and a collaborative project, biotechnology company, MiRXES, hopes to contribute to Singapore’s vision of early cancer screening.

Potential Cancer Therapy: Vitamin D Linked DNA Molecules

Researchers in Japan discover a novel DNA molecule that prevents tumor growth by inhibiting breakdown of Vitamin D.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Ashok Venkitaraman

Having discovered BRCA2’s crucial role in genome stability, Professor Ashok Venkitaraman continues to drive research into cancer detection and treatment at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore and A*STAR.