cancer research

Partha Nandi, MD
Cracking a 50-Year Cancer Puzzle: What MIT’s Breakthrough Means for the Future of Treatment
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Cracking a 50-Year Cancer Puzzle: What MIT’s Breakthrough Means for the Future of Treatment

ByPartha Nandi, MD

For over half a century, scientists have been chasing one of chemistry’s most elusive goals, the total synthesis of verticillin A, a rare natural compound with powerful anticancer properties. First discovered in a fungus in 1970, verticillin A’s complex structure, packed with multiple rings and delicate sulfur bonds, made it nearly impossible to recreate in…

The Role of Collagen in Keeping Cancer Cells Dormant: A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment
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The Role of Collagen in Keeping Cancer Cells Dormant: A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with 19.3 million new cases and 10 million deaths recorded in 2020 alone (International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2020).  As the global population ages and the prevalence of risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity increases, the cancer burden is expected to rise further….