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Research Reveals Why Cancers Stop Responding To Kinase-Blocking Drugs And Come Back Stronger

Study finds that “gatekeeper” mutations make enzymes called kinases more active by destabilizing them in their inactive form, which may explain more aggressive cancer recurrence.

'A Blood Test Saved My Life' Says Young Cancer Patient

According to the charity Teenage Cancer Trust, 56% of those aged 18-24 would not know what five signs and symptoms they should look out for.

Ultra-processed Foods Linked To Increased Death Risk From Breast And Ovarian Cancer

UPFs have poor nutritional quality, are often high in salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats and low in fiber, and promote obesity, which is in itself a risk factor for many types of cancers.

Chemo Before Surgery Helps Stop Colon Cancer Coming Back

The results are especially impressive because they don’t rely on expensive new treatments or technologies. It’s quick and easy to start giving people chemotherapy 6 weeks earlier.

Hiding In Plain Sight: How We Can Use Immune Cells To Deliver Cancer-killing Viruses To Tumours

The team have demonstrated that these viruses are effective at treating cancers like prostate cancer before, but this is the first time it’s been shown to work in Triple negative breast cancer.

Cancer Cells Shrink Or Super-size To Survive

Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered.

 Improving Brain Tumour Treatment

Temozolomide, a chemotherapy drug discovered and developed by CRUK scientists, changed brain tumour treatment forever.

Interview With Dr Thomas Clayson, Chief Technology Officer Of Magdrive, A UK Space Tech Startup Developing Next-generation Spacecraft Propulsion.

Their system has over ten times the thrust of similar size electric propulsion systems, with applications including satellite servicing and deep space transport.

Interview With Gavin Wheeldon, Founder And CEO Of Purple

Purple is a cloud-based technology company providing software to transform venues into intelligent-tech hubs. It helps thousands of businesses across the globe to get the most out of WiFi available in public spaces.

First-Of-Its-Kind Study Shows How Traffic Pollution Impairs Brain Function

They effectively demonstrate the acute effects of air pollution on the human brain in a way never before shown.

DARPA And NASA Plan Orbital Nuclear Rocket Test

NASA and DARPA have agreed to develop and test a nuclear rocket engine in space as soon as 2027.

Plant Discovery Could Lead To Wider Use Of Bee-Friendly Pesticides

Thanks to a new discovery a bee-friendly pesticide could soon be cheaper and easier to produce.