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The ‘liquid biopsy’ uses whole genome sequencing to look for genetic faults in a patient’s DNA

Early research raises hopes of a more accurate screening tool for men who are at high risk of aggressive disease.

Researchers found the oldest evidence so far of humans investigating cancer in another human in an Egyptian skull

’Cancer has been with us since the very beginning, in many ways. Even dinosaurs suffered from cancer’

Birmingham researchers have proven PEPITEM, a naturally occurring peptide (small protein) has potential as a novel therapy for osteoporosis and other illnesses that entail bone loss, with specific advantages over conventional medications. Read further on Dynamite News:

Ability to preserve tissue in a special gel solution for at least a week will help doctors identify most effective drug treatments

Vitamin D is an essential winter must-have but some people need to take it in the summer too - here's why, according to a nutritionist

The chiefs player comes from a line of oncologists

Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one day help better predict their risk for the disease and highlights potential risk differences from women of European descent.