Recreating a signalling process in the test tube provides clues to bowel cancer 19 Aug 2021 Scientists have, for the first time, recreated an assembly of proteins known as the β-catenin destruction complex in the test tube. This is a long-awaited step in cancer research, as mutations in this destruction complex are found in a large percentage of bowel and other cancers. Find out more Show/Hide
Pandemic to delay cancer advances by nearly 18 months, researchers fear 30 Nov 2020 A survey of more than 200 researchers details impact of the pandemic. The scientists estimate their own research has been put back by six months through loss of access to labs, facilities, trials and samples. But they feel science has now adapted to COVID-19 – and researchers believe donations and Government support could accelerate recovery. Find out more Show/Hide
Scientists identify drug fragments that could lead to new cancer drugs 20 Feb 2020 Researchers have found drug fragments, which could help improve our understanding of the function of a key cancer protein and ultimately lead to new drug treatments. Find out more Show/Hide