Scientists uncover key mechanism linking DNA replication to cancer 11 Oct 2023 Researchers have gained a clearer insight into how common alterations to the structure of DNA affect the process of DNA replication. Find out more Show/Hide
Landmark Nature papers unveil ‘dark matter’ shaping cancer behaviour 26 Oct 2022 Cancers can evolve to become more aggressive without relying only on DNA mutations, two major studies published simultaneously in Nature reveal. Find out more Show/Hide
‘Junk’ DNA could lead to cancer by stopping copying of DNA 19 Jul 2022 Scientists have found that non-coding ‘junk’ DNA, far from being harmless and inert, could potentially contribute to the development of cancer. Find out more Show/Hide
ICR Discovery Club explores how exploiting cancer’s DNA weaknesses can unlock new treatment 04 Mar 2021
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