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UK SCIENTISTS have found that a crafty family of `limpet-likeї proteins can play a crucial role in repairing DNA damage ї according to two research papers published in Nature* today (Wednesday). These findings could pave the way to the design of new anti-cancer drugs which target this process. UK SCIENTISTS have found that a crafty family of `limpet-likeї proteins can play a crucial role in repairing DNA damage ї according to two research papers published in Nature* today (Wednesday). These findings could pave the way to the design of new anti-cancer drugs which target this process.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 16 December 2009

16 December 2009

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Scientists have shown that a new class of cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors, currently being tested in clinical trials to treat breast and ovarian cancer could have dramatic results when used to treat other solid tumours, according to work presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference today. Scientists have shown that a new class of cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors, currently being tested in clinical trials to treat breast and ovarian cancer could have dramatic results when used to treat other solid tumours, according to work presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference today.

by The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) | News | 6 October 2009

6 October 2009

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Scientists have located a region of DNA which - when altered - can increase the risk of ovarian cancer according to research published in Nature Genetics* today. Scientists have located a region of DNA which - when altered - can increase the risk of ovarian cancer according to research published in Nature Genetics* today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 2 August 2009

2 August 2009

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CHEKing genes for breast cancer clues

We look at our research into a family’s genes, which revealed a gene fault that may be responsible for a significant minority of inherited breast cancers. We look at our research into a family’s genes, which revealed a gene fault that may be responsible for a significant minority of inherited breast cancers.

by Oliver Childs | Analysis | 23 April 2009

23 April 2009

This entry is part 1 of 30 in the series Our milestones
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