Gene test could pinpoint patients sensitive to new type of cancer drug 22 Dec 2016 Testing for a gene commonly mutated in ovarian cancers could pick out patients who will respond well to a promising new class of cancer drugs, a major new study reveals. Find out more Show/Hide
Scientists reveal ‘safety catch’ within all dividing cells 08 Dec 2016 Researchers have made a major discovery about how cells control when to divide – representing a step forward in scientists’ understanding of one of the most fundamental processes of life. Find out more Show/Hide
Tricky gene mutations detected by new easy-to-use DECoN software 25 Nov 2016 Scientists have developed an easy-to-use software tool that can detect important genetic mutations that previously needed to be identified by a separate test. Find out more Show/Hide
New era in cancer treatment to begin as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan opens revolutionary radiotherapy machine 22 Nov 2016