The following news articles were published in 2025. Latest News Search Publication date Date from Date to Funding awarded for anti-cancer drug 02 October, 20252025 Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes visited the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) to announce… New research classifies mutant proteins behind genetic diseases 25 September, 20252025 A new score classifying dominant disease-causing mutations has found that just over half act via… IGC researcher shortlisted for prestigious global research initiative - Cancer Grand Challenges 24 September, 20252025 Professor Martin Taylor at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer has been selected for the final… £250,000 cancer research project will help humans and dogs 17 September, 20252025 Groundbreaking cancer research that could transform treatment for both humans and dogs has been… Researchers discover dementia-like behaviour in pre-cancer cells 15 August, 20252025 The findings of a new study, which has uncovered dementia-like behaviour in pancreas cells at risk… Life-saving cancer drug takes next step in clinical development 14 August, 20252025 A drug candidate for hard-to-treat cancers, developed in the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC… Targeting immune checkpoint system could be key in type 1 diabetes treatment 13 August, 20252025 A new study has highlighted the need for trials of drugs that aim to stimulate the immune braking… Key genetic differences found in people with ME/CFS 07 August, 20252025 Scientists have discovered that people diagnosed with ME/CFS have significant differences in their… Novel therapies curb surgery for ulcerative colitis, study suggests 18 July, 20252025 Greater access to innovative treatments could be linked to a drop in patients requiring surgery for… New insights into high grade serous ovarian cancer tumour evolution 02 July, 20252025 A study led by researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer has gained new insights into how… Novel treatment could reduce side effects of anticancer drugs 27 June, 20252025 Researchers have developed a novel type of treatment involving what they call ‘metallic nano-bones… £1.5m project will focus on aggressive ovarian cancer 25 June, 20252025 How cancer resists treatment is the focus of a £1.5million Cancer Research UK project to find new… Scale of how ME/CFS affects blood revealed 20 June, 20252025 People with ME/CFS have significant differences in their blood compared with healthy individuals a… Harnessing artificial intelligence to identify genetic disease associations 12 June, 20252025 Researchers have used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, developed by the popular… 'Shapeshifting' cancer cells mimic skin to enable disease to spread 09 June, 20252025 Cancer cells can mimic skin or muscle cells in aggressive bowel cancer to enable them to spread… Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children 04 June, 20252025 Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the… Researchers discover how enhancers can activate genes across domains 30 May, 20252025 A new study has shown for the first time that genetic switches known as enhancers can communicate… Researchers uncover key player behind gene repression in rare brain tumour 22 May, 20252025 Researchers have discovered an important molecular mechanism underlying diffuse midline glioma - an… Study identifies common pathway disruptions contributing to vision loss 15 May, 20252025 A new study has identified common pathway disruptions and the predominant cell death mechanism that… MRC HGU Director elected to National Academy of Sciences 05 May, 20252025 Professor Wendy Bickmore, Director of the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the Institute of Genetics and… 1 2 This article was published on 2024-09-23
