Both heavy ion and proton radiation therapies are advanced forms of radiotherapy that aim to precisely target tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. However, the type of particles used and their physical and biological properties differ significantly.
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with the highest incidence and mortality rates. Tumor cells often overexpress the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), driving uncontrolled proliferation, angiogenesis, anti-apoptotic signaling, metastasis, and invasiveness.
Macquarie University Discovers Natural Protein That Powerfully Repairs Damaged DNA: Researchers at Macquarie University have identified a protein in human cells—protein disulfide isomerase (PDI)—that acts like a "glue" to help mend broken DNA. Published in Ageing Cell, this finding could lead to new therapies for age-related diseases such as motor...
Imagine a world where one's sight, once thought to be permanently lost, can be restored through science. For years, those blinded by corneal damage could only dream of seeing again. Now, a Japanese medical research team has pushed past that boundary with stem cell technology, offering genuine hope of healing.
A First Breakthrough—CRISPR Successfully Removes HIV-Like Virus from Immune Cells. For the first time in living animals, scientists have used CRISPR gene-editing to excise the SIV virus—closely related to HIV—from the DNA of immune cells. This therapy, developed jointly by Temple University and Excision BioTherapeutics, requires only a single...
"Superfoods" are foods rich in nutrients and antioxidants, known for their powerful health benefits. They are believed to support overall well-being and may offer protection against chronic diseases. The concept of superfoods originated in the 1980s in the U.S. and Canada, introduced by doctors and researchers involved in food-based medicine. With...
Due to the persistent global shortage of donor organs, many patients with end-stage organ failure face the challenge of not receiving timely transplants.
Latest Summary of Major Medical Breakthroughs and Developments: This update highlights current advances across xenotransplantation, cancer innovations, robotic surgery, AI applications, and metabolic disease therapies:
Due to a large number of patients awaiting kidney transplantation in the U.S. (over 90,000 people), the long-standing issue of organ shortage remains unresolved. Scientists have turned their attention to xenotransplantation—particularly transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys into humans—as a potential solution to bridge the gap in organ...
