What is discovery science? 13 Jul 2022 When cancer research hits the headlines, it’s often clinical trial results or a potential new test or treatment for patients. However, these breakthroughs would never be possible without earlier fundamental discoveries by scientists in the lab. Hannah Taylor Lewis takes a look at the role of discovery science in cancer research. Find out more Show/Hide
DNA Day: How we’re turning the tables on cancer 25 Apr 2021 DNA damage is the underlying cause of cancer – but it is also a key weakness in cancer cells that can be exploited for treatment. This DNA Day, we highlight scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research who are exploring how cancer cells repair damage to their DNA to understand more about how cancers develop, and to uncover new ways to treat the disease. Find out more Show/Hide