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Why we need to keep an eye on whether a blood infection in cattle is linked to breast cancer in humans
Meredith Frie, Michigan State University Humans began domesticating animals for food over 10,000 years ago,…
Everything you wanted to know about cancer diets
The Guardian – Naomi Elster. The internet is awash with people claiming that ‘miracle diets’ can…
Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 to broadcast world’s first TV advert live from inside the human body
In a global broadcasting first, Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 will air a live…
Best treatment option written in cancer’s genetic script: AML study finds personalised therapy is possible
An international collaboration led by clinical researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute has shown…
‘Buying time’ for natural killer cells could enhance cancer immunity
A team of researchers from Australia and France have uncovered new insights into how to…
Scientists discover powerful new inhibitor of cancer stress signal
Scientists have discovered a powerful new chemical inhibitor that blocks a crucial system used by…
UK MDT meetings are under growing pressure
The increasing number of patients being discussed at expert cancer meetings means that specialists are…
Reducing radiation successfully treats HPV-positive oropharynx cancers and minimises side effects
Human papillomavirus-positive oropharynx cancers (cancers of the tonsils and back of the throat) are on…
Deadly disease can ‘hide’ from a Tasmanian devil’s immune system
Andrew S. Flies, University of Tasmania and Greg Woods, University of Tasmania The Tasmanian devil…
Why some girls grow breasts early – and how new findings could cut cancer risks
Gillian Wilson, University of Glasgow When a girl’s breasts start growing early, it can be…