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immunofluorescence image of human neuroblastoma

Many thanks to all the entrants of September's Research is Beautiful image competition – here is our worthy winner… Many thanks to all the entrants of September's Research is Beautiful image competition – here is our worthy winner…

by Phil Prime | In depth | 23 September 2026

23 September 2026

This entry is part 23 of 23 in the series Research is Beautiful
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Adam Bryce tells us why understanding CAF morphology could bring discovery research to bear on clinical decision making for pancreatic cancer Adam Bryce tells us why understanding CAF morphology could bring discovery research to bear on clinical decision making for pancreatic cancer

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 22 September 2026

22 September 2026

A group of killer T cells (green and red) surrounding a cancer cell (blue, center).
  • Science & Technology

Beating cancer with superCARs

CAR T-cell therapy has revolutionised treatment for some blood cancers. Now scientists are working to make these cancer-fighting cells more powerful, accessible and effective for children and young people. CAR T-cell therapy has revolutionised treatment for some blood cancers. Now scientists are working to make these cancer-fighting cells more powerful, accessible and effective for children and young people.

by Nisharnthi Duggan | In depth | 18 September 2026

18 September 2026

Microscopic cross section of breast tissue stained for various cell markers against a black background.

Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether. Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether.

by Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 10 September 2026

10 September 2026

tumour during its development in the oesophagus.

It’s always tricky to pick a winner for our Research is Beautiful image competition, but after considerable head scratching – here it is... It’s always tricky to pick a winner for our Research is Beautiful image competition, but after considerable head scratching – here it is...

by Phil Prime | In depth | 25 August 2026

25 August 2026

This entry is part 22 of 23 in the series Research is Beautiful
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A microscope image of cervical cells that have changed shape and size because of HPV infection. Most of the cells are blue, but some are pink or purple.

NHS England will offer HPV self-testing as an option for some 30 to 65-year-olds who are overdue for cervical screening. Read our FAQs for more. NHS England will offer HPV self-testing as an option for some 30 to 65-year-olds who are overdue for cervical screening. Read our FAQs for more.

by Sophie Brooks | News, In depth | 25 August 2026

25 August 2026

Coaching

We caught up with three researchers who have taken part in coaching sessions via our partnership with Meyler Campbell. So, how did they get on? We caught up with three researchers who have taken part in coaching sessions via our partnership with Meyler Campbell. So, how did they get on?

by Cancer Research UK | In depth | 18 August 2026

18 August 2026

A shopper pushes a trolley down a supermarket aisle full of brightly coloured crisp packets.

Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place. Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place.

by Kruti Shrotri | In depth | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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Cancer Spheroid

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 23 in the series Research is Beautiful
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