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Tricking Tumors With Targeted Nanocarriers

Using nanoparticles that mimic the cancer cell membrane, scientists have found a way to deliver oxygen specifically to tumors and thereby reduce chemoresistance.

Double Binding Antibody Modifies Tumor Microenvironment

Researchers have found a dual-binding antibody that enhances the delivery of anti-cancer drugs by ‘normalizing’ tumor blood vessels.

Switching Off PHD2 Helps Mice Survive Lactic Acidosis

Inhibiting the oxygen sensor PHD2 could be one way to treat lactic acidosis, according to a study in mice.

The Secrets Of Life Underground

The genome of the Damaraland mole rat provides an insight into the adaptations required for life underground.

Insights Into Cancer Resistance From The Blind Mole Rat

The blind mole rat may not be able to see, but its genome could shed light on why it does not develop cancer.