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The lab of Cancer Research UK scientist Professor Tony Kouzarides focuses on how genes get turned on and off - we explore his work and how it links to cancer. The lab of Cancer Research UK scientist Professor Tony Kouzarides focuses on how genes get turned on and off - we explore his work and how it links to cancer.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 25 October 2013

25 October 2013

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Knowing up from down is important for a cell and our researchers are looking at the cell's internal compass for clues to help understand polarity and cancer. Knowing up from down is important for a cell and our researchers are looking at the cell's internal compass for clues to help understand polarity and cancer.

by Nick Peel | Analysis | 17 October 2013

17 October 2013

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A new age of cancer classification and treatment

Large-scale studies from across the globe are providing genetic clues that link different tumours - but what does this mean for how we define and treat cancer? Large-scale studies from across the globe are providing genetic clues that link different tumours - but what does this mean for how we define and treat cancer?

by Oliver Childs | Analysis | 15 October 2013

15 October 2013

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Our researchers are looking at the links between tangled DNA and cancer - find out how a DNA detangling molecule could protect against tumours. Our researchers are looking at the links between tangled DNA and cancer - find out how a DNA detangling molecule could protect against tumours.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 10 October 2013

10 October 2013

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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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In the wake of a huge study mapping cancer genetics, new research has linked a tiny bit of genetic material to the immune system and breast cancer. In the wake of a huge study mapping cancer genetics, new research has linked a tiny bit of genetic material to the immune system and breast cancer.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 5 August 2013

5 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

Fire with fire

Experimental cancer treatments often hit the headlines, we've taken a look at the science behind a story involving cancer, HIV and the immune system. Experimental cancer treatments often hit the headlines, we've taken a look at the science behind a story involving cancer, HIV and the immune system.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 25 June 2013

25 June 2013

Yeast cells

They may seen simple, but humble baker's and brewer's yeasts have the power to help researchers discover new clues about cancer. They may seen simple, but humble baker's and brewer's yeasts have the power to help researchers discover new clues about cancer.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 21 June 2013

21 June 2013