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Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

Taking a sample from just one part of a tumour may not give a full picture of its 'genetic landscape', according to a landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine today (Wednesday). Taking a sample from just one part of a tumour may not give a full picture of its 'genetic landscape', according to a landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine today (Wednesday).

by Cancer Research UK | News | 7 March 2012

7 March 2012

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Tracking down the BRCA2 gene

Our scientists discovered the second breast cancer gene, BRCA2 - we discuss how they made the finding and what this means for cancer patients. Our scientists discovered the second breast cancer gene, BRCA2 - we discuss how they made the finding and what this means for cancer patients.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 29 February 2012

29 February 2012

This entry is part 10 of 30 in the series Our milestones
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Tracking down the BRCA1 gene

We look at our role in the discovery of the famous “cancer gene” BRCA1, responsible for many cases of hereditary breast and other cancers. We look at our role in the discovery of the famous “cancer gene” BRCA1, responsible for many cases of hereditary breast and other cancers.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 28 February 2012

28 February 2012

This entry is part 9 of 30 in the series Our milestones
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A story of Myc and death

We take a look at how Professor Gerard Evan shook up cancer research in 1992 by showing that the cancer-causing gene Myc could also cause cancer cells to die. We take a look at how Professor Gerard Evan shook up cancer research in 1992 by showing that the cancer-causing gene Myc could also cause cancer cells to die.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 25 January 2012

25 January 2012

This entry is part 8 of 30 in the series Our milestones

In the late 80s our scientists laid the foundations for the discovery of APC, a gene now known to be faulty in around eight out of 10 cases of bowel cancer. In the late 80s our scientists laid the foundations for the discovery of APC, a gene now known to be faulty in around eight out of 10 cases of bowel cancer.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 29 November 2011

29 November 2011

This entry is part 7 of 30 in the series Our milestones
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Scientists identify first genetic link to myeloma

For the first time researchers have identified genetic variations that influence a person's chances of developing a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, according to a British study part-funded by Cancer Research UK. For the first time researchers have identified genetic variations that influence a person's chances of developing a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, according to a British study part-funded by Cancer Research UK.

by In collaboration with PA Media Group | News | 27 November 2011

27 November 2011

Unravelling the genetic secrets behind a range of cancers is the aim of a new initiative from Cancer Research UK. Unravelling the genetic secrets behind a range of cancers is the aim of a new initiative from Cancer Research UK.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 18 November 2011

18 November 2011