Injection of nanoparticle has proven effective in mouse models, researchers say Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a novel nano-vaccine for melanoma, the most aggressive type... Read more
Fat cells allow melanoma cells to penetrate the dermis, from which they spread, causing fatal metastases in vital organs, TAU researchers say Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof.... Read more
A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research team led by Vladimir Zharov, Ph.D., D.Sc., has demonstrated the ability to detect and kill circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the... Read more
UBC researchers develop new laser microscope that could be ‘revolutionary’ for treatment of diseases such as skin cancer University of British Columbia researchers have developed a specializ... Read more
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is diagnosed in more than 130,000 people globally every year. Now, work is being done on a tool to help in its early detection: a simple, compact... Read more
A new drug compound could combat tough-to-treat melanoma Melanoma is commonly caused by the damaging effects of ultraviolet light—from sources like sunlight and tanning beds—on the DNA of sk... Read more
New research builds on Nobel-winning immune checkpoint blockade work Immunotherapy’s promise in the fight against cancer drew international attention after two scientists won a Nobel Prize t... Read more
A new mechanism for activating the immune system against cancer cells allows immune cells to detect and destroy cancer cells better than before, according to a study published this week in t... Read more
Australian scientists have discovered how the immune system can control melanoma, a mechanism which could be used to enhance cancer treatments. Published today in Nature, Peter Doherty Insti... Read more
Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside the body. Yet this barrier also excludes some beneficial drugs that could treat skin diseases... Read more
