COVID-19 Virus Can Shrink Cancer Tumours: New Study Reveals
The study also showed that the RNA in the COVID-19 virus could incite the production of new immune cells that target and destroy cancer. These new cells can enter tumors and kill the cancer cells directly. Promising results in reducing tumors have been seen using human tissues and animal models.
Covid-19 can attack cancer tumours: New study uncovers a surprising side of the virus
Researchers have discovered that the Covid-19 virus can trigger the immune system to attack cancer cells. The virus's RNA prompts the creation of a unique immune cell that effectively targets and destroys tumors.
COVID-19's silver lining? Researchers find the virus has ability to fight cancer
"It's incredible, and a big surprise, that the same infection that caused so much devastation can help create a cancer-fighting cell," said Dr. Ankit Bharat, chief of thoracic surgery and director of the Canning Thoracic Institute.
COVID-19’s Surprising Effect on Cancer
Researchers found that the COVID-19 virus triggers immune changes that may one day be harnessed to help fight cancer.
Severe COVID-19 may shrink cancer tumors, early data suggest
Immune cells produced during severe COVID-19 infection may shrink tumors. The unexpected mechanism offers a new therapeutic possibility for advanced and treatment-resistant cancers.
New study shows severe COVID-19 may shrink cancer cells
New research from Northwestern Medicine shows that in some cases of severe COVID, the immune response actually killed cancer cells. Researchers are trying to harness that immune power into new cancer therapies.
Northwestern Medicine researches find way to use COVID-19 to fight cancer
Director of Northwestern’s Canning Thoracic Institute Dr. Ankit Bharat said he and other researchers found when our immune systems attack the COVID virus, the RNA molecule inside triggers our white blood cells.
COVID-19 cover-up claims swirl after whistleblower reveals disease ‘blueprint’ may have been wrongly classified
Grant documents that detailed creating the virus that causes COVID-19 may have been concealed, leading to a “flawed” probe of ...
The latest COVID booster will soon be available. Should I get one? Am I eligible?
For young, healthy people who may be wondering, “do I need a COVID booster at all?”, having one annually is sensible.
COVID Map Update Reveals Shift in 'Very High' Water Virus Levels
"Very high" levels of the virus were detected by the CDC in New Mexico, with "high" levels in Oregon, Arkansas, and Maine.
5 COVID skin rashes: Dermatologists share tips to identify and treat viral skin conditions
We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...
Can Long COVID Lead to Death?
While long COVID is not usually immediately or directly life-threatening, it’s possible it could exacerbate existing ...
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Covid-19 virus could increase the risk of children being born with heart defects
The virus that causes Covid-19 could increase the risk of children being born with heart defects, research suggests. Data ...
Cold season tips: How to avoid catching COVID and flu during the holidays
Updated vaccines, proper hygiene and staying home when you're sick can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses this ...