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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

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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A graphic showing a scientist in a lab coat and sunhat looking at the sea with a microscope.

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

Two adults and a child sitting on a picnic blanket

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

This entry is part 20 of 21 in the series Research is Beautiful
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A computer graphic showing faint microbes against a pink background.

Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages. Scientists are uncovering how important the microbiome can be for preventing cancer, particularly in people at risk of developing it at younger ages.

by Sophie Wedekind, Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 9 June 2026

9 June 2026

A close up shot of a vial of LungVax, the first lung cancer prevention vaccine.

It's becoming possible to prevent more cancers by targeting the earliest changes that can lead to cancer in people at high risk. But precision prevention needs support to reach its potential. It's becoming possible to prevent more cancers by targeting the earliest changes that can lead to cancer in people at high risk. But precision prevention needs support to reach its potential.

by Seren Limb | In depth | 5 June 2026

5 June 2026