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Cancer genes control the way cells get fat
Scientists have shown that the tumour suppressor gene TP53 and genes in TOR family play a role in fat production during normal cell division, with important implications for cancer biology.
New Head of Cancer Biology to target cancer cell division
World-leading cell biologist Dr Jonathon Pines joins the ICR as Head of the Division of Cancer Biology.
Nearly half of testicular cancer risk comes from inherited genetic faults
Almost half of the risk of developing testicular cancer comes from the DNA passed down from our parents, a greater proportion than for other cancers.
Breast cancer test could spare some women from unnecessary chemotherapy
A prognostic tool for breast cancer could spare some women from unnecessary chemotherapy, a new study shows.
Shape-shifting cells can take detours to drive skin cancer metastasis
Scientists have observed malignant melanoma cells shift between forms that each have the ability to invade different tissue types.
New ‘mutation-tracking’ blood test could predict breast cancer relapse months in advance
Scientists have developed a blood test for breast cancer to spot patients will suffer a relapse after treatment, months before tumours are visible on hospital scans.
ICR among the world’s most innovative universities in new league tables
The ICR is the joint top institute in the world in the proportion of its academic papers cited in patent applications.
Imaging probe outperforms the best external detector for early cervical cancer
An endovaginal magnetic resonance imaging technique is more accurate at detecting early-stage cervical cancer than the best widely available method.
Genetic test could improve blood cancer treatment
As few as nine genetic features would need to be tested to help doctors identify patients at risk of developing more aggressive disease.
ICR competes in University Challenge for the first time
Four students from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, will be hoping to answer their ‘Starter for 10’, as they spearhead the organisation’s first ever appearance on the BBC quiz programme University Challenge.
Professor Chris Marshall, 1949–2015
Professor Chris Marshall, who has very sadly died aged 66, was an inspirational scientist who will leave a lasting legacy of game-changing discoveries in cancer research and generous support for his younger colleagues.
ICR mourns loss of Research Director Professor Chris Marshall
It is with great sadness that we confirm that Professor Chris Marshall, inspirational scientist and esteemed colleague, friend and mentor, has died.
