Cancer genes

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New breast cancer ‘accelerator’ gene tracked down

18 February 2011

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Shattered chromosomes cause cancer chaos

Research from scientists in the US and UK has revealed a completely different – and catastrophic - way for DNA to get messed up. Research from scientists in the US and UK has revealed a completely different – and catastrophic - way for DNA to get messed up.

14 February 2011

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• Health & Medicine

Deciphering the signature of prostate cancer

9 February 2011

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'Patchwork' of gene faults could help predict cervical cancer drug success

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that cervical cancer patients who have a mixture of different genetic faults in their tumour at the start of treatment may be more likely to relapse, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday). Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that cervical cancer patients who have a mixture of different genetic faults in their tumour at the start of treatment may be more likely to relapse, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday).

19 January 2011

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Faulty gene behind skin cancer also triggers spread

CANCER RESEARCH UK-funded scientists have discovered that skin cancer can spread to the lungs when a gene in an important cell communication pathway is blocked. The research is published in Cancer Cell. CANCER RESEARCH UK-funded scientists have discovered that skin cancer can spread to the lungs when a gene in an important cell communication pathway is blocked. The research is published in Cancer Cell.

6 January 2011

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2010 - A year of progress

17 December 2010

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Single gene essential for oestrogen response in breast cancer

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a single gene controls the oestrogen-fuelled growth of breast cancer cells, according to research published in Nature Genetics today (Sunday). Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that a single gene controls the oestrogen-fuelled growth of breast cancer cells, according to research published in Nature Genetics today (Sunday).

12 December 2010

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NCRI conference: The hallmarks of cancer

10 November 2010

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You could pay to find out about your cancer risk - but you might not get what you bargained for

28 October 2010

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Podcast: ‘Cinderella’ radiotherapy, pancreatic cancer trial results, and Gaby Roslin talks bowel cancer

12 October 2010

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Scientists uncover protective role of BRCA2's 'protein partner'

Cancer Research UK scientists have shed new light on the vital role that a protein plays in protecting our DNA, reveals a study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology today (Sunday). Cancer Research UK scientists have shed new light on the vital role that a protein plays in protecting our DNA, reveals a study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology today (Sunday).

10 October 2010

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Researchers discover genetic ‘volume control’ for inherited breast cancers

28 September 2010