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Brain tumours show cell similarities
New research has identified common processes by which different types of brain tumours generate and use energy to survive in the brain. Read more
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New malaria targets found
Several new malaria vaccine targets have been identified by a UK research team, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Thermal nanoparticles to treat cancer?
‘Game-changing’ intelligent nanoparticles that can kill cancerous cells but avoid healthy tissue have been developed by scientists at a British university. Read more
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Genetic test could help to fight secondary breast cancer
A new genetic test could help thousands of breast cancer patients at risk of developing aggressive secondary tumours. Read more
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Genetic variants linked to breast cancer discovered
A major international study has identified 72 new genetic variants that contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer. Read more
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Numbers with physical disabilities to increase
A quarter of women and one in six men across Europe are likely to have physical disabilities that severely impact their daily lives by 2047, according to analysis published today. Read more
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Warning as resistance contributes to sepsis risk
Growing numbers of patients are needing treatment for antibiotic resistance blood stream infections, Public Health England warned today. Read more
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Child obesity problems grows
Efforts to reduce child obesity are failing, according to new figures showing an increasing problem amongst school-starters. Read more
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Mutations that trigger cancer
The number of mutations need to make a cell cancerous is “small,” according to the findings of a major analysis published today. Read more
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Alarm as female teen self-harm increases
Rates of reported self-harm among young teenaged girls have increased substantially this decade, researchers warn today. Read more