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Researchers turned a common probiotic into a cancer-fighting machine that seeks out tumors and delivers treatment directly inside them. In mice, the engineered bacteria successfully infiltrated tumors and released powerful anticancer drugs right where they were needed most.
Scientists developed a glowing antibody that makes certain tumors light up on PET scans, helping doctors identify which cancer patients will benefit from targeted treatments. The breakthrough could replace invasive biopsies with a scan that delivers results in hours instead of days.
Researchers discovered a gene weakness in triple negative breast cancer that could lead to targeted treatments. Early drug tests in mice successfully reduced tumor growth.
Scientists discovered a rare genetic mutation that directly causes fatty liver disease, potentially affecting millions worldwide. The breakthrough could lead to new targeted treatments for a condition that strikes one in three adults.
A targeted treatment for aggressive bile duct cancer is helping patients live longer with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. UK health officials will review new evidence in March after patients and families campaigned for NHS approval.
Northwestern University researchers developed a breakthrough therapy that grabs "undruggable" cancer proteins and drags them to the cell's trash system for destruction. The approach worked against MYC and KRAS, two proteins that drive many aggressive cancers and resist most treatments.
A Shanghai hospital has unlocked the mystery behind a devastating facial condition and created the first targeted treatment, bringing hope to patients worldwide. The breakthrough includes the world's first patient database for the rare disorder.
Researchers have identified the genetic fingerprint of "sleeping" pain neurons that affect 10% of people with chronic nerve pain. This breakthrough opens the door to targeted treatments that could silence overactive pain signals without affecting normal sensation.
Millions living with a painful, scarring skin disease may soon have hope for the first treatment designed specifically for their condition. The FDA just granted breakthrough status to a new drug that could change lives for people with cutaneous lupus.
Scientists just discovered why some people develop serious autoimmune diseases from a common virus while most people stay healthy. The breakthrough could lead to targeted treatments and vaccines that prevent conditions like multiple sclerosis and lupus.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking psoriasis treatment that only activates when exposed to light, eliminating dangerous side effects that have plagued previous therapies. The innovation could help millions access affordable, targeted treatment for this painful skin condition.
Scientists discovered why diabetic foot infections are so hard to treat, and the answer could help doctors save limbs. A global DNA study found multiple strains of bacteria causing these infections, paving the way for better, more targeted treatments.