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
Pioneering centre for 'Darwinian' cancer drug discovery opens to researchers 20 Nov 2020 A world-first new centre aiming to overcome cancer’s ability to evolve and become resistant to once effective treatments has opened its doors to researchers. Scientists at the new Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery hope their approaches will mean long-term control of cancer, as well as cures. Find out more Show/Hide
Mapping how evolutionary forces affect cancer growth could help doctors choose biopsies 15 May 2020 A computer model that uses the principles of evolution to map the growth of populations of cancer cells in tumours could help doctors choose where to take biopsies from tumours, improving decisions about treatment. Find out more Show/Hide