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Scientists drill down to genetic root of prostate tumour development

01/04/15

Research from an international collaboration of scientists has revealed new clues to the genetic causes of prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
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Consortium signs deal with Basilea to develop resistance-busting cancer drugs

01/04/15

The cross-institution agreement with Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. will progress a new family of cancer drugs designed to tackle drug-resistant cancers.
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Professor Paul Workman to co-host ‘Horizons in Cancer Drug Discovery’

31/03/15

Professor Paul Workman, Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is to co-host ‘Horizons in Cancer Drug Discovery’ – a meeting of minds of academia, the pharmaceutical industry and investors to discuss innovative methods of cancer drug discovery.
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New role uncovered for ‘oldest’ tumour suppressor gene

26/03/15

A new function has been found for one of the first cancer genes ever discovered.
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Using multiple imaging measures could improve prostate cancer diagnosis

25/03/15

Combining a variety of different imaging parameters could be more accurate at diagnosing prostate cancer than an experienced radiologist.
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Detecting cancer cells in blood can give an early warning of treatment failure

23/03/15

A blood test that measures the number of cells shed from prostate tumours into the bloodstream can act as an early warning sign that treatment is not working, a major new study shows.
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Sperm and egg gene implicated in breast cancer

20/03/15

A gene normally used in the development of sperm and egg cells has been shown to be active in some types of breast cancer, suggesting new treatments might be available.
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World-first cancer drugs could work in larger group of patients

19/03/15

A pioneering class of drugs that target cancers with mutations in the BRCA breast cancer genes could also work against tumours with another type of genetic fault, a new study suggests.
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Discovery Club members supporting the next generation of cancer researchers

18/03/15

Members of The Discovery Club at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, met with PhD students last month to learn how they hope their research will transform the lives of cancer patients in the future.
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Physics: unlocking the mysteries of tumours

16/03/15

Research into ionising radiation takes us from the edges of the universe to treatment planning for cancer
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3D drug design leads to potent new drug candidate

13/03/15

ICR scientists have used structure-based drug design to identify a chemical probe that fits proteins implicated in some cancers like a 3D jigsaw puzzle.
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New scan ‘feels’ stiffness or stretchiness of tumours

11/03/15

A new type of scan that measures the stiffness or stretchiness of tissues could help to diagnose different types of brain cancer, a new study reports.