21 June 2023
New research shows that tumours are home to a rich ecosystem of bacteria and fungi that influence cancer progression - opening up incredible new ways to fight the disease
14 June 2023
Ultrasound is most familiar to us as a non-invasive imaging technology used during pregnancy – now it is in clinical trials as a powerful new tool for treating all sorts of medical conditions
22 February 2023
Your cells crackle with electric signals that guide embryonic development and heal wounds. If we can learn to tweak this “bioelectric code”, we might be able to prevent cancer and even grow new limbs
22 June 2022
Some cancers are being treated with vaccines tailored to the genetic make-up of an individual’s tumours, a strategy that is looking increasingly hopeful
4 March 2020
By closely tracking how cancer cells evolve in our bodies, we can identify their hidden weaknesses and find powerful new ways to treat tumours
23 October 2019
We’ve long known that viruses can target cancers in our bodies. Now, thanks to gene editing, we’re using them as tumour search and destroy agents – and getting our immune systems to join the fight too
13 March 2019
For years we have been told to slather up or seek shade to avoid skin cancer. But now it is becoming clear that shunning the sun comes with its own health perils
4 February 2019
We are bombarded with stories about things that might give us cancer, yet even the experts don't seem sure. So what's the best way to judge the risks?
18 July 2018
When Regina Barzilay was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was shocked at how haphazard the process was – and vowed to use her expertise to change things
30 May 2018
From helping us conquer the world to curing cancer, here are nine reasons why the placenta deserves our appreciation
