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Cancers ‘change spots’ to avoid immunotherapy
Cancers can make themselves harder for new immunotherapies to see by ‘changing their spots’ – and switching off a key molecule on the surface of cells that is otherwise recognised by treatment.
Three-pronged attack can overcome drug resistance in bowel cancer
Researchers at the ICR show that triple drug combinations could prevent resistance in many cancer types.
Sutton MP – Paul Scully – becomes cancer researcher for the day at the ICR
Local MP Paul Scully donned a lab coat and safety specs to spend a day as a cancer researcher working in the Sutton laboratories of the ICR.
ICR researchers among the world’s most influential
Researchers at the ICR and The Royal Marsden have been named in a list of the world's most influential researchers.
Discovery Club members meet next generation of cancer researchers
A number of up-and-coming cancer researchers from the ICR shared the research challenges they are working on to outsmart cancer at our latest Discovery Club event.
3D printed tungsten could improve gamma camera images
A honeycomb of tungsten built using 3D printing could help take better quality images of processes inside the body, a new study shows.
New version of canSAR database is more user-friendly, with more data than ever before
The world’s largest and most comprehensive resource for cancer drug discovery has been updated to include more data and new tools to make it easier to use than ever before.
Precision drugs could unmask cancers to the immune system and boost the effects of immunotherapy
Precision cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors have a previously unknown ability to boost the immune system, and could help many more patients benefit from immunotherapy, a new study reveals.
New cancer-preventing role found for DNA ‘cable tie’
A ring of proteins that holds our chromosomes together as they replicate also plays a vital role in stopping DNA damage from leading to cancer, according to new research.
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Cell death triggers keep cancer at bay in healthy cells
Two molecules with the power of life and death over cells also play a key role in protecting the genome and preventing cancer, a major new study reveals.
New organ sparing radiotherapy plan could reduce treatment side effects
A new way to plan radiotherapy could help shape treatment away from sensitive organs near tumours to reduce side-effects, a new study shows.
Capturing cancer on the move – ICR photography competition showcases stunning images of tumour cells in action
Every year our researchers submit outstanding pictures to our Science and Medical Imaging Competition – telling a story about our pioneering work and its benefits for patients. Check out the fantastic images selected by our judges, and this year voted for by the public.