A virus that grows in black-eyed pea plants could form the basis for a new therapy to treat metastatic cancers and established tumors.
Noninvasive blood test can detect cancer 4 years before conventional diagnosis methods
A new screening method has shown success in detecting five common types of cancers far earlier than current methods.
Battling brain cancer on all fronts
Dr. Daniela Bota’s pioneering work is improving outcomes for patients with the most aggressive form of the disease.
Most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes completed
The Pan-Cancer Project discovers causes of unexplained cancers and zeros in on mechanisms of development.
Finding non-opioid alternatives for cancer pain
Doctors are investigating a variety of new treatments to end cancer patients’ pain and give them hope.
Redefining the world of cancer
New grants and studies give researchers at UC Irvine the chance to make a profound difference.
How ‘junk’ DNA plays a role in cancer
Nearly 200 mutations have been identified that play a functional role in cancer, opening new avenues for treatment.
One day, a machine will smell whether you’re sick
UC Davis engineer among wave of innovators developing odor sensors to diagnose disease.
UCLA identifies potential cancer treatment with fewer side effects than chemotherapy
Molecule appears to be effective in fighting breast cancer, colon cancer and leukemia.
Cancer therapies for dogs may speed up treatments for humans
Man's best friend leads the way in fighting diseases we have in common.
UCLA researchers develop immunotherapy to treat advanced brain cancer
Findings could lead to promising new treatments for people with glioblastoma.
Cancer drug tested at UC Davis offers new hope for patients
The FDA fast-tracks a treatment shown to improve lung cancer survival rates by 20 percent.