Scientists produce first large-scale map of cell division genes

Cancer Research UK scientists have produced the first comprehensive map of the genes that coordinate the division and growth of yeast cells. Cancer Research UK scientists have produced the first comprehensive map of the genes that coordinate the division and growth of yeast cells.

22 May 2013

Beta-blockers may boost chemo effect in childhood cancer

Beta-blockers, normally used for high blood pressure, could enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapies in treating neuroblastoma, a type of children's cancer, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer. Beta-blockers, normally used for high blood pressure, could enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapies in treating neuroblastoma, a type of children's cancer, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.

22 May 2013

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Cancer survivors need more support to stop smoking and drinking

Cancer survivors are no more likely to stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or exercise more often than the general population, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday). Cancer survivors are no more likely to stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or exercise more often than the general population, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday).

22 May 2013

US scientists devise strategy to block key cancer molecule

Researchers in the US may have discovered a way to switch off the cancer-causing effects of a molecule called NF-kappaB. Researchers in the US may have discovered a way to switch off the cancer-causing effects of a molecule called NF-kappaB.

21 May 2013

New scheme to routinely test patients for inherited cancer genes

A new research programme will lay the foundations for routine testing for inherited cancer genes in patients with the disease. A new research programme will lay the foundations for routine testing for inherited cancer genes in patients with the disease.

21 May 2013

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Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day

20 May 2013

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

News digest – Angelina Jolie, clinical trial transparency, testicular cancer and more

18 May 2013

• Science & Technology

Building an artificial tumour in the lab

16 May 2013

• Science & Technology
• Health & Medicine

"I remember the appointment so vividly" – carrying a faulty BRCA1 gene

15 May 2013

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“There are immediate wins” – protecting science spending in austere times

15 May 2013

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• Health & Medicine

Angelina Jolie, inherited breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene

Celebrity cancer stories often hit the headlines - we answer some key questions following recent reports of genetic risks for breast cancer. Celebrity cancer stories often hit the headlines - we answer some key questions following recent reports of genetic risks for breast cancer.

14 May 2013

Funding the very best science – how does it work?

13 May 2013