Skin cancer

Nanoparticles stimulate an immune response against tumors without side effects

HealthApril 20, 2023

Immunostimulatory drugs slow tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation.

T-rays could be used to image and treat patients with skin or bowel cancer

HealthJune 6, 2021

Revolutionizing cancer treatment.

New AI tool to detect melanoma

AI & Machine LearningApril 3, 2021

A system that quickly analyzes wide-field images of patients’ skin in order to more efficiently detect cancer.

T-ray technology analyzes the structure of the skin

TechnologyNovember 27, 2020

What's getting under your skin?

Cytophone detects cancer in earlier stages and prevents fatal disease spread

HealthJune 14, 2019

A team of scientists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has successfully tested a non-invasive device called "Cytophone" that can detect...

Smoking may limit body’s ability to fight skin cancer

HealthFebruary 18, 2019

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises when pigment-producing cells—known as melanocytes—mutate and become cancerous. The immune response to melanoma improves the survival...

3D bioprinter revolutionises skin research

3D PrintingSeptember 6, 2018

Another bit of innovation at the University of Plymouth is helping analysts to build up a working skin substitute – which can emulate functional...

Different outdoor professions carry different risks for skin cancer

Social ScienceJune 6, 2018

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common type of skin cancer. Scientists in a new study have suggested that different outdoor professions carry different...