Antitumor protein can sometimes promote cancer
A protein that plays a key role in protecting the body against cancer also appears to have the opposite effect in some cancers.
Day: February 4, 2019
UV light could reduce hospital-acquired infections
The study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, examined the effects of a type of ultraviolet (UV) light technology called PurpleSun. This technology is designed for use in operating rooms, patient rooms, and other healthcare settings. The study shows that the device can help reduce the risk of infections acquired in the hospital. These infections …
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How a light-activated metal could destroy cancer cells
How a light-activated metal could destroy cancer cells An innovative new approach to cancer therapy suggests that a compound of the metal iridium could, when activated by light, target and destroy cancer cells. An innovative new approach to cancer therapy suggests that a compound of the metal iridium could, when activated by light, target and …
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