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The latest science and news from the Institute.
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Unprecedented exploration generates most comprehensive map of cancer genomes charted to date
5th February 2020
An international team has completed the most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes to date, significantly improving our fundamental understanding of cancer and signposting new directions for its diagnosis and treatment.
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Magnetised molecules used to monitor breast cancer
20th January 2020
A new type of scan that involves magnetising molecules allows doctors to see in real-time which regions of a breast tumour are active.
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Single-cell analysis of the earliest cell fate decisions in development
11th December 2019
Researchers have provided the first single-cell epigenomic analysis of gastrulation, a crucial process in early embryo development.
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Azeria Therapeutics announces £32 million Series B financing
19th November 2019
Azeria Therapeutics (Azeria), a newly formed pioneer factor drug discovery company founded by Group Leader Prof Jason Carroll, today announced a £32 million Series B financing.
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Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance
14th November 2019
The effectiveness of current treatments for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, could be improved by using approaches that wipe out the ‘survival system’ of cancer cells.
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Cambridge scientists lead the way in next generation radiotherapy research
4th November 2019
Researchers from across Cambridge are set to receive £8 million over the next five years to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies.
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Accumulation of DNA mutations found in healthy liver leads to disease
28th October 2019
Scientists have made new insights into the journey from health to disease in the human liver.
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Lynn Asante-Asare and YouTuber Aliko Lu give a British Sign Language tour of the Institute
23rd October 2019
Former PhD Student Lynn Asante-Asare teamed up with YouTuber Aliko Lu to explore the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.
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Judith Weber awarded Graduate Student Thesis Prize
18th October 2019
Dr Judith Weber has been announced as the winner of the 2019 Graduate Student Thesis Prize.
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