Cancer
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Control sites of ‘Death Star’ cancer protein identified
The allosteric control sites found in the so-called “Death Star” protein KRAS – one of the most frequently mutated genes in cancers – has been identified, scientists announced last night. Read more
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Smoking decline stalls in England
Government targets to make England smokefree by 2030 are “further off track” than previously believed, according to a study published today. Read more
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Map published of gene mutations that cause neurodevelopmental disorders
A map showing how all possible genetic changes in a specific gene can affect health is the first of its kind, British scientists say. Read more
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Plan to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths by 2040
Cancer Research UK has today set out an ambitious cancer plan, which it says would help to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths a year by 2040. Read more
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Cervical screenings down as NHS urges women to come forward
Three in ten women invited by the NHS to have cervical screening do not take up the offer – and the numbers attending have dropped slightly, according to new data. Read more
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Ultra-processed foods linked to cancers
Eating ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer and oesophageal cancer, researchers say today. Read more
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NHS to trial new prostate screening techniques
The NHS is to launch a major prostate cancer screening trial, it has been announced. Read more
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Trial to improve advanced bladder cancer survival
A major new trial to help improve survival rates of advanced bladder cancer has been launched. Read more
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Lateral flow test could detect brain tumours
A lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is to be developed in a pioneering study. Read more
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NHS to offer women drug to prevent breast cancer
Up to 300,000 women at risk of breast cancer could take a drug that prevents the disease, it was announced today. Read more