Cáncer

About 8% of the genome is made up of viral relics, silent remnants of ancient pandemics. When resurrected, they can play a role in our health and wellbeing

For the first time, a study has detected tumor DNA in the breast milk of patients with breast cancer. The researchers involved propose a liquid biopsy of this fluid, as a tool for early diagnosis of the disease

New studies indicate that genetically-modified microbes are likely to play an important role in the war against cancer

A team led by Spanish biochemist Miguel Reina has found a way to boost the white blood cells that destroy cancer cells

Experts call for a ban on smoking in all automobiles after a study finds dangerous buildup of harmful compounds in smokers’ vehicles

By inserting hyaluronic acid from the African rodents, researchers managed to extend the maximum lifespan of common mice by 12% while making them more resistant to cancer

The combination of a pair of drugs ‘awarded’ the Nobel Prize in Medicine reduces tumors in 28% of patients with aggressive melanoma

A study show that pharmaceutical companies charge higher prices for these therapies, draining resources from other diseases

The Barcelona-based researcher has recently validated a scale published by ‘The Lancet,’ to determine the risk of the healthy population developing chronic liver disease, a condition that usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s very advanced

A study of 80,000 women finds that using AI to help read mammograms is a safe approach and reduces the workload of radiologists by almost half

The scientist and bioinformatics experts at the Biomedical Research Institute of Barcelona analyzes the genomic sequence of tumors to find the gene mutations that cause them

In a conversation with EL PAÍS, the Indo-American doctor and writer reflects on the future of cancer treatment, as well as on the advances that have been made in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

This thriving industry — which aims to reverse or delay age-related disease — will be worth around $610 billion globally by 2025

After the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the biochemist escaped Russia and joined the National Cancer Research Center in Madrid to find a cure for pancreatic cancer

The French researcher began the molecular machine revolution four decades ago, with biological motors that were 100,000 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair

Research shows that electrical currents from brain activity can promote the growth of cancers. But this process could be reversed with drugs already approved for neurological and circulatory diseases

Since 1990, deaths from this disease in Europe have increased by 70% and those related with liver disease by 25%

Two studies analyze how the disappearance of the Y chromosome or the expression of its genes aggravates some tumors

Sadly, a third young man died in the clinical trial. It was conducted at a London hospital that receives funding from royalties earned from the book ‘Peter Pan’

Two women share their story of motherhood after diagnosis. Mónica Piqueres received treatment while pregnant with her daughter; Laura Rueda took part in a medical study that meant pausing her therapy in order to have a baby

The head of Medical Oncology at La Paz University Hospital in Madrid tells EL PAÍS that many clinical trials set up to test new drugs don’t take gender differences into account

Experiments with animals and humans indicate that levels of this amino acid can be increased, which extended life in rodents by the equivalent of eight human years

Experts say the shortages developed earlier this year after a factory in India paused production following an inspection that generated concerns about quality. The FDA has taken some steps to try to ease the shortage

A targeted therapy has more than doubled progression-free survival of patients with gliomas — a disease that killed Spanish golf player Severiano Ballesteros

Eight patients responded positively to an experimental treatment that combined a vaccine using mRNA tailored to each patient’s tumor and conventional drugs