Cancer biology

Our scientists are using hydrogels to understand more about how pancreatic cancer cells spread.

Our scientists at the Beatson Institute are using powerful microscopes to zoom in on how cancer cells move.

To celebrate British Science Week 2020, we spoke to 3 researchers with vastly different science experience.

New research reveals how some cancer cells double their genome to help them survive. Find out more about cancer’s ‘spare tyre’.

We chat to neurosurgeon Dr Stuart Smith about the differences between benign and cancerous tumours, and how the word ‘benign’ can often be misleading.

Our Grand Challenge scientists have discovered that a common type of bacteria found in our guts could contribute to bowel cancer.

Our scientists are growing a living ovarian cancer biobank in Manchester.

Scientists are intercepting conversations between supporting cells and blood vessels that could help cancer spread.

The idea of taking a small vial of blood and being able to detect cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages is an attractive one.

There are many unanswered questions about how and why cancer spreads around the body. But one thing we do know is that only some cancers metastasise.