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Huge genetic analysis points to cancer-causing culprits

New research has identified genetic clues that could help scientists fingerprint a cancer and help pinpoint its origin - we take an in-depth look. New research has identified genetic clues that could help scientists fingerprint a cancer and help pinpoint its origin - we take an in-depth look.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 14 August 2013

14 August 2013

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We've announced a huge research project called TRACERx, investing millions of pounds into understanding the genetic driving force behind lung cancer. We've announced a huge research project called TRACERx, investing millions of pounds into understanding the genetic driving force behind lung cancer.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 18 July 2013

18 July 2013

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Newspaper headlines making elevated claims about chocolate and cancer misrepresent the research - find out what the scientists really showed. Newspaper headlines making elevated claims about chocolate and cancer misrepresent the research - find out what the scientists really showed.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 9 July 2013

9 July 2013

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A tantalising tale of obesity, bacteria and liver cancer

Could a fatty diet alter the bacteria in your gut, causing them to secrete a chemical that can cause liver cancer? Could a fatty diet alter the bacteria in your gut, causing them to secrete a chemical that can cause liver cancer?

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 28 June 2013

28 June 2013

Cancer Research UK scientists are shedding new light on cancer spread – which could help in the development of new treatments for patients according to a study* published in Nature Cell Biology. Cancer Research UK scientists are shedding new light on cancer spread – which could help in the development of new treatments for patients according to a study* published in Nature Cell Biology.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 23 June 2013

23 June 2013

Scientists have discovered genes that control shape changes in melanoma skin cancer cells, allowing them to wriggle free and spread around the body. Scientists have discovered genes that control shape changes in melanoma skin cancer cells, allowing them to wriggle free and spread around the body.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 9 June 2013

9 June 2013

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