Articles about 'Cancer Research UK (CRUK)'

Stopping tumour cells killing surrounding tissue may provide clue to fighting cancer

04 February 2016

Tumours kill off surrounding cells to make room to grow, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. Although the study was carried out using fruit flies, its findings suggest that drugs to prevent, rather than encourage, cell death might be effective at fighting cancer – contrary to how many of the current chemotherapy drugs work.

Epigenetic discovery suggests DNA modifications more diverse than previously thought

21 December 2015

The world of epigenetics – where molecular ‘switches’ attached to DNA turn genes on and off – has just got bigger with the discovery by a team of scientists from the University of Cambridge of a new type of epigenetic modification.

Low cost, safe and accurate test could help diagnose rare childhood cancers

16 December 2015

A non-invasive, low cost blood test that could help doctors diagnose some types of malignant childhood tumour has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Cancer patients lose faith in healthcare system if referred late by GP

31 July 2015

If it takes more than three trips to the GP to be referred for cancer tests, patients are more likely to be dissatisfied with their overall care, eroding confidence in the doctors and nurses who go on to treat and monitor them, according to new research.

‘Pill on a string’ could help spot early signs of cancer of the gullet

20 July 2015

A ‘pill on a string’ developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help doctors detect oesophageal cancer – cancer of the gullet – at an early stage, helping them overcome the problem of wide variation between biopsies, suggests research published today in the journal Nature Genetics.

Cambridge to strengthen early detection with new Cancer Research UK Major Centre

26 June 2015

The University of Cambridge has received an additional £5 million over two years from Cancer Research UK for the launch of a ‘Major Centre’, focused on integrative cancer medicine and early detection.

Expanding the DNA alphabet: ‘extra’ DNA base found to be stable in mammals

22 June 2015

A rare DNA base, previously thought to be a temporary modification, has been shown to be stable in mammalian DNA, suggesting that it plays a key role in cellular function.

Reprogramming of DNA observed in human germ cells for first time

04 June 2015

A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge has described for the first time in humans how the epigenome – the suite of molecules attached to our DNA that switch our genes on and off – is comprehensively erased in early primordial germ cells prior to the generation of egg and sperm.

Cancer-associated DNA changes exist in a quarter of normal skin cells

21 May 2015

Normal skin contains an unexpectedly high number of cancer-associated mutations, according to a study published in Science. The findings illuminate the first steps cells take towards becoming a cancer and demonstrate the value of analysing normal tissue to learn more about the origins of the disease.

Replacing one sugary drink per day could cut risk of type 2 diabetes

01 May 2015

Drinking water or unsweetened tea or coffee in place of one sugary drink per day can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research published today in the journal Diabetologia.

Articles about 'Cancer Research UK (CRUK)'

Stopping tumour cells killing surrounding tissue may provide clue to fighting cancer

Epigenetic discovery suggests DNA modifications more diverse than previously thought

Low cost, safe and accurate test could help diagnose rare childhood cancers

Cancer patients lose faith in healthcare system if referred late by GP

‘Pill on a string’ could help spot early signs of cancer of the gullet

Cambridge to strengthen early detection with new Cancer Research UK Major Centre

Expanding the DNA alphabet: ‘extra’ DNA base found to be stable in mammals

Reprogramming of DNA observed in human germ cells for first time

Cancer-associated DNA changes exist in a quarter of normal skin cells

Replacing one sugary drink per day could cut risk of type 2 diabetes

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