August 2024
Can it lead to early detection of colorectal cancer? Discovery of genetic markers in the gut
Can Gut Bacteria Genes Predict Cancer? In recent years, the relationship between the intestinal environment and health has been the focus of much attention. Numerous types of bacteria coexist in the intestines, and it is believed that the substances produced by these bacteria and the interaction between the intestinal bacteria and our bodies affect the […]
Synthesizing Drugs in the Body! Groundbreaking research that will change the future of cancer treatment
Catalyst is Created in Mouse Blood and Carried to Cancer for Chemotherapy Professor Katsunori Tanaka and his research team at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a revolutionary cancer treatment. Using a protein in the blood of mice, they produce a drug directly in the body that attacks cancer cells. This research has the potential […]
New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Metal Marker Implantation Using Ultrasound Endoscopy
Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Proton Beam Therapy Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor known for its difficulty in early detection and rapid progression. In particular, chemoradiation therapy is attracting attention as an effective treatment for unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer that is difficult to treat with surgery. In particular, proton beam therapy has […]
Cancer is an accumulation of genetic errors! What is the biggest cause, more than smoking or drinking?
"Cancer is caused by lifestyle disorders." Do you think this way? Certainly, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are factors that increase the risk of cancer. However, there is a complex mechanism at work in the development of cancer that cannot be explained by these factors alone. The Root of Cancer is Genetic Error Recent studies […]
International Collaborative Study Reveals Mystery Behind Kidney Cancer in Japanese
New Discovery in the World's Largest Whole Genome Analysis of Kidney Cancer An international collaborative research group led by the National Cancer Center and the Institute of Medical Science of the University of Tokyo has conducted a whole-genome analysis of 962 cases of renal cell carcinoma in 11 countries around the world and announced surprising […]