The widely used chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, commonly known as Taxol, was first extracted from the Pacific yew tree in 1963.

The first trial of adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy plus paclitaxel in patients with high-risk penile cancer provided some insights.

Researchers have unlocked a new means of peering at plant genes. The effort revealed several key enzymes for creating Taxol, ...

The official results of the BRACELET-01 (PrECOG 0113) trial have been published in Clinical Cancer Research, detailing the ...

Florida State chemistry professor Robert Holton circa 2002. His research was used in the production of Taxol, a potent chemotherapy drug that has been used to treat more than 1 million patients.

A molecule found in the venom of the Brotheas amazonicus scorpion showed similar characteristics to those of the chemotherapy ...

While chemotherapy can be lifesaving, it also damages DNA and leads to cognitive issues known as “chemo brain.” These effects ...

The official results of the BRACELET-01 (PrECOG 0113) trial have been published in Clinical Cancer Research, detailing the safety and efficacy of ...

New combination therapy of relacorilant and nab-paclitaxel shows promise in extending survival for patients with ...

Brazilian scientists have identified a molecule, BamazScplp1, in Amazonian scorpion venom that effectively kills breast ...