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What you need to know about 2018’s Nobel Prize winners in science
Experts in laser physics, cancer therapy and genetic manipulation of viruses have been rewarded for their respective discoveries in physics, medicine and physiology and chemistry
Proton beam cancer treatment to start in Manchester
The Christie Hospital in Manchester is to open the first high-energy proton beam cancer treatment centre run by the NHS
UoM creates new test that could help prevent breast cancer
Women with a family history of breast cancer are on track to be able to be tested for risks
New drug cocktail provides hope for Leukaemia therapy
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Manchester has revealed a potentially more effective treatment for leukaemia
Manchester research programme to improve cancer prevention
A new programme has been developed with the Christie to tackle cancer prevention
Sugar, bacon and the missing link
Joely Thomas asks whether taxing and warning against unhealthy foods is the best way to solve the country’s poor diet
Personalised web advice for cancer detection
A new online tool from the University of Manchester could reduce the time between when patients detect cancer symptoms and actually go to the doctor
Research grants for Salford students
Five Salford students will be funded by Salford-based cancer charity Kidscan to develop treatment techniques
Research grants awarded to Salford students
Five undergraduates at the University of Salford have been awarded £10000 to research childhood cancer treatments
Medical imaging technique could benefit cancer patients
University of Manchester research has found that MRI scans could prove to be useful in determining whether patients should undergo chemotherapy
Breaking the tumour-sphere: Graphene shows anti-cancer properties
Research by a team from the University of Manchester has shown that graphene can be used to target and neutralise cancer stem cells
Dinner conversation with 8 year old leads to cancer breakthrough
An informal chat between a Manchester cancer research scientist and his young daughter has led to the discovery that simple antibiotics could be used to treat cancer
Combining cancer treatments could improve survival rates in patients
A study published in Cancer Research reveals that treating patients with both radiotherapy and immunotherapy at the same time could prevent cells from becoming resistant to treatment