Research uncovers how to target ‘sleeping’ breast cancer cells and prevent relapse 26 Mar 2024 Scientists have discovered how breast cancer cells can ‘hibernate’ to avoid treatment and ‘wake up’ years later – causing a relapse that is more difficult to treat. Find out more Show/Hide
New study unveils epigenetic ‘traffic lights’ controlling stop and go for gene activity 01 Mar 2023 A major new study in the journal Nature reveals a ‘traffic light’ mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells – a system which could potentially be targeted by cancer drugs already in development. Find out more Show/Hide
Landmark Nature papers unveil ‘dark matter’ shaping cancer behaviour 26 Oct 2022 Cancers can evolve to become more aggressive without relying only on DNA mutations, two major studies published simultaneously in Nature reveal. Find out more Show/Hide
Professors Kristian Helin and Trevor Graham elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences 11 May 2022