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Our scientists have discovered that similar to a rugby maul, cancer cells can ward off tumour-killing immune cells through an important cellular signal. Our scientists have discovered that similar to a rugby maul, cancer cells can ward off tumour-killing immune cells through an important cellular signal.

by Alan Worsley | Analysis | 25 September 2015

25 September 2015

Aspirin tablets
  • Health & Medicine
  • Science & Technology

Could aspirin boost cancer immunotherapy?

We explore new research suggesting that aspirin might help boost the cancer-fighting effects of immunotherapy in mice. We explore new research suggesting that aspirin might help boost the cancer-fighting effects of immunotherapy in mice.

by Emma Smith | Analysis | 3 September 2015

3 September 2015

3D reconstruction of melanoma cell tumour in zebrafish embryo

We explore some images and video from a new study revealing how groups of melanoma cells may work together to spread around the body. We explore some images and video from a new study revealing how groups of melanoma cells may work together to spread around the body.

by Nick Peel | Analysis | 24 July 2014

24 July 2014

This entry is part 7 of 30 in the series Science Snaps
Selfies raise 8 million
  • Science & Technology
  • Health & Medicine

#nomakeupselfie – some questions answered

What does £8m pay for? And what about the polar bears? We answer your questions about #nomakeupselfie. What does £8m pay for? And what about the polar bears? We answer your questions about #nomakeupselfie.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 25 March 2014

25 March 2014

Research is showing how understanding the key controls that make cells move could help fight the lethal spread of cancer. Research is showing how understanding the key controls that make cells move could help fight the lethal spread of cancer.

by Sarah Hazell | Analysis | 11 September 2013

11 September 2013

Photo of supporters at a Race for Life event.

Animal research remains essential to understand, prevent and cure cancer. But we also support research into ways to reduce and even replace animals in research. Animal research remains essential to understand, prevent and cure cancer. But we also support research into ways to reduce and even replace animals in research.

by David Scott | Analysis | 21 June 2011

21 June 2011