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This British Science Week we'll be catching up with some of our pioneering scientists that are tackling cancer differently. This British Science Week we'll be catching up with some of our pioneering scientists that are tackling cancer differently.

by Gabriella Beer | Analysis | 9 March 2018

9 March 2018

We spoke to three of our female scientists about their careers and what they feel needs to change to better support women in science. We spoke to three of our female scientists about their careers and what they feel needs to change to better support women in science.

by Katie Roberts | Analysis | 8 March 2018

8 March 2018

Our new research partnership is exploring common ground between arthritis and cancer, which could bring benefits to patients on both sides. Our new research partnership is exploring common ground between arthritis and cancer, which could bring benefits to patients on both sides.

by Justine Alford | Analysis | 4 March 2018

4 March 2018

This week's news features over-egged claims of a cancer vaccine and fears over suggested links between ‘ultra-processed’ foods and cancer. This week's news features over-egged claims of a cancer vaccine and fears over suggested links between ‘ultra-processed’ foods and cancer.

by Justine Alford | Analysis | 17 February 2018

17 February 2018

Aspirin

This week's news covers why cancer patients shouldn't stop eating asparagus and how an ageing immune system may play a part in cancer risk as we grow old. This week's news covers why cancer patients shouldn't stop eating asparagus and how an ageing immune system may play a part in cancer risk as we grow old.

by Gabriella Beer | Analysis | 10 February 2018

10 February 2018

Our researchers have discovered a way to halt breast cancer spread in mice, by blocking a molecule called asparagine. But what does this mean for patients? Our researchers have discovered a way to halt breast cancer spread in mice, by blocking a molecule called asparagine. But what does this mean for patients?

by Justine Alford | Analysis | 7 February 2018

7 February 2018

Two researchers discussing an experiment

Scientists have discovered that an amino acid called asparagine is essential for breast cancer spread. Scientists have discovered that an amino acid called asparagine is essential for breast cancer spread.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 7 February 2018

7 February 2018