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Gene prevents breast cancer spread by stopping cells becoming ‘sticky’
Scientists have discovered a gene that prevents the spread of breast cancer by stopping tumour cells from becoming ‘sticky’.
Video: Why we must change the rules on children's cancer drugs
Changes to how EU rules are implemented could allow children access to a goldmine of potential cancer drugs which have currently only been tested in adults – by making it more difficult for pharma companies to avoid testing them in under-18s too.

ICR scientists call for changes to EU rules on children's cancer drugs
Why we're worried that EU rules on drug trials are denying children with cancer new, potentially life-saving drugs.

Abbie's Army fund award winning childhood cancer researcher
A gift of £110,000 from charity Abbie's Army is helping to fund a talented young scientist, who recently won an award for her research into childhood brain cancer.
Mutations link common immune condition with blood cancer
ICR scientists find a genetic link between multiple myeloma and a mysterious but harmless condition affecting the blood.
ICR researchers present method to dissect paired stem cells
Scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have outlined their new method to separate paired embryonic stem cells.
Promising results for new cancer drug
A new drug – combined with cytotoxic and targeted chemotherapies – has been shown to be safe for patients with advanced solid tumours.

Professor Paul Workman receives prestigious Raymond Bourgine Award for cancer research
The ICR's Deputy CEO has been honoured with an international award for excellence in cancer research.
Study leads to new understandings of rare breast cancer type
A study into a unique breast cancer sub-type called micropapillary carcinoma of the breast has given new clues to its genetic make-up.

The Centre for Evolution and Cancer
Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection – a force of nature favouring those carrying advantageous traits and making those traits more common in the next generation – is the central paradigm of biology. Darwin developed this idea to explain the origins of the extraordinary diversity of species on the planet. But it turns out that exactly the same fundamental principle applies to many areas of health and disease, including antibiotic resistance, the emergence of new infectious diseases, the functioning of our immune systems and, not least, cancer.
Video: The Centre for Evolution and Cancer
Professor Mel Greaves FRS talks to us about why The Institute of Cancer Research is launching The Centre for Evolution and Cancer.
Video: High-tech ‘whole body’ scan could improve treatment of bone marrow cancer
ICR researchers pioneer scanning technique that can image a patient’s entire body to reveal where cancer is affecting the bones.
