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By tracing the pathway by which paracetamol becomes toxic in the body back to a single molecular initiating event, researchers were able to predict with accuracy the likely toxic effects of other compounds with similar molecular features.

Molecular event mapping opens door to more tests “in silico”

18 Nov 2014

Scientists report a new method for establishing whether chemical compounds are safe for human use without "in vivo" testing, based on so-called "...

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Radiotherapy treatment plan for a head and neck tumour showing colour-shaded dosage areas.

Study to reduce radiotherapy toxicity

01 Oct 2012

A new research programme at the University of Cambridge hopes to improve cancer cure rates by reducing toxicity from radiotherapy.

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