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Some wonderful entries this month for our Research is Beautiful image competition – here’s the successful image for July... Some wonderful entries this month for our Research is Beautiful image competition – here’s the successful image for July...

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 10 August 2026

10 August 2026

This entry is part 21 of 21 in the series Research is Beautiful
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Computer science and biology

Computational cancer biologist Dr Maria Secrier tells us why she no longer wants to simply measure cancer, but model its possible futures… Computational cancer biologist Dr Maria Secrier tells us why she no longer wants to simply measure cancer, but model its possible futures…

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 5 August 2026

5 August 2026

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A legacy written in DNA

Bequeathing his body to the PEACE study, Edward Speed is one of many helping to reveal the hidden impact of cancer treatment both before and after death – including how DNA in healthy tissue might change. Bequeathing his body to the PEACE study, Edward Speed is one of many helping to reveal the hidden impact of cancer treatment both before and after death – including how DNA in healthy tissue might change.

by Dani Diaper | Philanthropy and partnerships | 4 August 2026

4 August 2026

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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Whether you’re packing for a trip to the seaside or you’re already beside the sea, use these six tips to help reduce your risk of cancer. Whether you’re packing for a trip to the seaside or you’re already beside the sea, use these six tips to help reduce your risk of cancer.

by Emma Jobson | In depth | 21 July 2026

21 July 2026

Data

As the technology to interrogate data improves rapidly how can our data sets keep up? Reuse of data, says Leslie Glass, is all important... As the technology to interrogate data improves rapidly how can our data sets keep up? Reuse of data, says Leslie Glass, is all important...

by Cancer Research UK | Analysis | 20 July 2026

20 July 2026

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Data science
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Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer

by Emma Jobson | In depth | 20 July 2026

20 July 2026

microbiome

Only by understanding the complex interplay of ageing, physiology and the microbiome will we understand colorectal cancer risk says Filipe Cabreiro Only by understanding the complex interplay of ageing, physiology and the microbiome will we understand colorectal cancer risk says Filipe Cabreiro

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 15 July 2026

15 July 2026

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Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer

by Sophia Lowes, Momoko Bowles | Analysis | 15 July 2026

15 July 2026

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A new international trial is investigating a new drug for ACC, a rare adrenal cancer that has seen little change in treatment for decades. A new international trial is investigating a new drug for ACC, a rare adrenal cancer that has seen little change in treatment for decades.

by Sydney Ghazarian | News | 14 July 2026

14 July 2026

Careers

Research careers don’t leave much space for life outside the lab - but there are ways to enable a more flexible research career says Mat Tata... Research careers don’t leave much space for life outside the lab - but there are ways to enable a more flexible research career says Mat Tata...

by Cancer Research UK | Analysis | 10 July 2026

10 July 2026

This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series Research Careers
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