Extracellular Vesicles Show Promise as Cancer Biomarkers in New Research
Recent research from WEHI and La Trobe University reveals the potential of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as biomarkers for cancer detection, especially in blood cancers like leukemia. Published in Nature Communications, the study shows a strong link between EV levels in the bloodstream and tissue damage, offering new insights into early diagnosis and treatment strategies. This groundbreaking work emphasizes the importance of EVs in monitoring disease progression and enhancing personalized medicine approaches.
Advancements in Predicting Effective Cancer Treatment
Researchers are making significant progress in the development of a method to predict the most effective treatment for patients battling Australia’s second-biggest cancer killer. By utilizing tumour samples from advanced bowel cancer patients, they have been able to grow 3D…