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Cancer metastasis: Tumour plasticity counts
Cancer metastasis, which is the propagation of tumour cells into distant organs, is the leading…
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Achilles heel of tumour cells
In 90 percent of all cases of colon cancer, the tumour cells have one thing…
Scientists identify protein that promotes brain metastasis
A protein that breast, lung and other cancers use to promote their spread–or metastasis–to the…
Marker reveals if benign-appearing meningiomas are perilous
A modified protein in benign-appearing meningiomas can reveal which are truly benign and which are…
Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles
Some of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend colour…
NCRI 2019: AI blood test can spot signs of brain tumour to speed up diagnosis
Chemical analysis of blood samples, combined with an artificial intelligence program, could speed up the…
NCRI 2019: Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal samples
Researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analysing urine and vaginal…
NCRI 2019: Blood test can help GPs spot ovarian cancer in women with suspicious symptoms
Testing for levels of CA125 in the blood is a useful tool for gauging the…
NCRI 2019: Men over 40 with BRCA2 gene fault ‘should get regular PSA screening’
Guidelines should change so that all men over the age of 40 with faults in…
Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery
Andy Tay, Stanford University I enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about…