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Scientists make important breakthrough in understanding our immune system
Researchers have discovered how a key element of our body’s response to diseases works, answering a long-standing and important question in the field of studies of the immune system.
Scientists uncover DNA ‘shield’ with crucial roles in normal cell division, the immune system and cancer
Scientists have made a major discovery about how cells repair broken strands of DNA that could have huge implications for the treatment of cancer.
Blocking energy production could help treat lung cancer where chemotherapy has limited effect
Targeting an enzyme that helps cells to generate energy could trigger cell death and be a way to treat some forms of lung cancer, even where the effect of chemotherapy is limited.
Scientists discover exciting new line of attack for hard-to-treat breast cancers
The identified gene was one of 37 new genes that the researchers found triple-negative breast cancers were 'addicted to'.
Scientists find treasure trove of 110 genes linked to breast cancer
The study used a pioneering genetic technique to analyse maps of DNA regions linked to an inherited risk of breast cancer and find the actual genes involved.
Study opens up new way of treating rare cancer of arms and legs
The disease, called synovial sarcoma, showed unusual sensitivity to drugs that stop cells from repairing damage to their DNA.
Test reveals which breast cancer patients may benefit from targeted therapy
A new test could indicate which women with some breast cancer types are likely to benefit from targeted treatments, according to new research.
New, simple blood tests for prostate cancer
Conor McKeever introduces an exciting new technology, developed by researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research.
Top 10 scientific achievements of 2017
We've selected our top 10 discoveries of 2016/17 – chosen because they best represent the breadth of our research and our ambitions set out in our research strategy.
ICR researcher wins major prize at 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
An ICR researcher has been given a prestigious award at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, one of the world’s most important annual breast cancer research conferences.
ICR responds to NICE approval of new breakthrough drugs on the NHS for women with advanced breast cancer
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, welcomes the approval by NICE of a new type of treatment for women with previously untreated advanced breast cancer.
New treatment approach for rare type of ‘triple negative’ breast cancers identified
Leading scientists funded by Breast Cancer Now have identified a potential new treatment approach for some ‘triple negative’ breast cancers (TNBCs).
