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Paving the way: How biopsies are offering hope to children with aggressive brain tumours
Posted in Medicine on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
"It wasn’t until about 10 years ago that we started collecting biopsies in the clinic” explains Jones. And it’s this change in practice that’s led us to where we are today."
Cancer Research UK unveils ambitious new strategy
Posted in Medicine on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has pledged to increase the amount of prevention research it conducts, as part of its new strategy.
Study shows the need to improve how scientists approach early-stage cancer research
Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
It's important to get preclinical findings right. When they are wrong, scientists waste resources pursuing false leads. Worse, false findings can trigger clinical studies with humans.
Linking Cancer, Schizophrenia And MS To Viral Infections
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
A study has discovered a new link between bladder cancer and infection with a common virus.
Excessive sugar intake and cancer: Experts explain the connection
Posted in Medicine on 25th Feb, 2022
by Alex Muller
Excess consumption of sugar and lesser physical activity can lead to obesity. And obesity is linked to various sorts of cancers, warns a doctor.