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Breast cancer is world’s most studied disease for fifth year

January 8, 2026
Phesi’s annual report on the world’s clinical trials has revealed that breast cancer has maintained its position as the most studied disease for the fifth year in succession.

Researcher wins £2million for quantum tech ‘spy’ system

December 15, 2025
Heriot-Watt University researcher Dr Aldona Mzyk has been awarded £2 million to develop quantum sensors able to track immune cells as they encounter cancer tumours.

Microwave tech turns clothes into wearable diagnostics

November 24, 2025
Specialists at a Finnish university are developing a series of wearables that use microwave technology, in order to cut diagnostic delays faced by patients who lack easy access to medical...

Firm claims successful results for test identifying 50 cancers

October 18, 2025
US company Grail claims that results for its new blood test suggest it is capable of diagnosing more than 50 cancer types.

Molecule demonstrates success controlling Parkinson’s-associated protein behaviour

October 5, 2025
A so-called peptide switch developed by university scientists could offer a means to prevent the build-up of the alpha-synuclein protein associated with the development of Parkinson’s disease, say the scientists...

Research identifies a culprit behind cancer immunotherapy failures

September 20, 2025
A joint UK-Finland academic project has provided new evidence about a longstanding cancer treatment issue: why does immunotherapy fail for many patients?

Protein inhibitor offers potential to counter advance of brain tumours

August 23, 2025
Drugs that prevent the body from clearing parts of brain cells damaged by cancer could help slow tumour progression, according to a new study.

Hearing pioneer James Hudspeth dies aged 79

August 23, 2025
A. James Hudspeth, the American neuroscientist credited with discovering how the inner ear translates sound into signals for the brain, has died at the age of 79.

Study suggests older male endurance athletes have greater heart rhythm risk

July 20, 2025
Older male endurance athletes may be at higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms, according to a study funded by the British Heart Foundation.

Mass collaboration produces benchmark recommendations for oxylipin studies

June 3, 2025
An international collaboration involving 100 individuals from more than 70 academic institutions has drawn up recommendations for the analysis of oxylipin molecules.

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