'Virtual experiments' aid scientists to find missing cancer targets 31 Dec 2012 Scientists have identified 46 previously overlooked but potentially ‘druggable’ cancer targets, using a powerful new online approach that allows researchers to carry out ‘virtual experiments’ to quickly prioritise which are the best targets for drug discovery. Find out more Show/Hide
New partnership model needed to explore kinases for cancer treatments 30 Dec 2012 International leaders in drug discovery have warned that a huge reservoir of potential targets for cancer treatment will remain unexplored unless public funders, charities and pharmaceutical companies come together in a new model of large-scale partnership. Find out more Show/Hide
Bowel cancer gene discovery cracks mystery of families with a strong history of the disease 23 Dec 2012 Scientists have discovered that two gene faults increase the risk of bowel cancer in families with a strong history of developing the disease, who, until now, had no explanation as to why their risk was greater. Find out more Show/Hide