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2020
UNESCO pledges to end the gender imbalance in science
Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global…
New evidence shows effectiveness of a single-dose of HPV vaccine
To prevent pre-invasive cervical disease, a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could be enough. Investigation of more than 130,000 young women suggests that 1 dose of quadrivalent…
The unique toxicities of CAR-T cell therapy
The advent of chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T cell) therapy generated great excitement in the field of onco-haematology. Clinical trials have shown remarkable results in patients with…
Everyone is invited to help with the EU Beat Cancer Plan
Today, on World Cancer Day, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the launch of a EU-wide public consultation on the forthcoming “Beating Cancer Plan”, which aims to…
Tackling cancer in interesting times
Being Venetian by birth, I am a keen visitor to the Biennale – the contemporary art exhibition that is hosted by the city every two years. In 2019, reflecting this…
Non-cancer drugs repurposing, a new trick to win the onco-challenge?
Originally developed and approved for use in diabetes, inflammation and other non-oncological diseases (even osteoarthritis in dogs), many drugs could have a pivotal role in treating cancer. And they could…
Genetics of breast cancer: much more than a BRCA story
Over 450 departments and institutions worldwide have contributed to the most comprehensive study conducted so far on breast cancer risk variants whose results have been published in Nature Genetics. The…
The European Parliament launches a new committee on cancer
The European Parliament has announced the establishment of a Special Committee on Cancer: “If we combine our research, our resources and our experience, the European Union can beat cancer. Experts…
More data on physical activity and reduction of cancer risk
Recommended leisure-time physical activity is associated with a lower risk of 7 types of cancer, according to a new study published on Journal of Clinical Oncology. «In the past decade,…
Real-world evidence in oncology has benefits (and risks)
Despite some weaknesses, real-world data can have a pivotal role in oncology, helping researchers and physicians to better understand the efficacy of anti-cancer treatments and how to manage the side…