A vast population of indigenous domestic dogs once roamed the Americas, concludes one of the largest studies yet of ancient dog DNA, published in Science on 5 July. Today, almost nothing remains of this dog family, apart from a bizarre transmissible cancer. Image: edenpictures
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Scientists, physicians and software developers are working together to create computer and smartphone games that not only test a player’s dexterity and hand-eye coordination, but also educate them and let them contribute to research projects. Welcome to the gamification of cancer. Image: Doonvas
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The friendly bacteria in our gut may help fight cancer. Two new studies in mice show that some anti-cancer therapies work best when the microbes in our body are strong and healthy – which suggests that antibiotics and cancer might not always make a good combination. Image: Tim Sandle
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Here is yet another reason to stay at a healthy weight. Stem cells from the fat of women with obesity boost the growth of breast tumours more than cells from slim women. Image: UCI UC Irvine
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A simple cell-tracking device reveals that cancer cells are more self-directed than the rest which...
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A kind of virtual colonic irrigation could help to reduce the occurrence of colorectal...
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A new report concludes that hairdressers are “probably” at greater risk from bladder...
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A machine that churns out three-dimensional artificial tumours could help improve anti-cancer drug...
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If you want to avoid cancer it may be time to ditch those breakfast fry-ups. A comprehensive report on the link between nutrition and cancer recommends avoiding all processed meats, including bacon and some sausages. It also advises against eating more than 6 grams of salt per day. Image: StefZ
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Scientists have discovered a dark side to stem cells. The restorative properties that could make adult stem cells so useful in tissue repair may also help cancers to spread and grow. Image: TheJCB
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Could the immune system be reprogrammed to fight cancer? It seems that macrophages – immune cells roped in by tumours to help them grow – can be turned into cancer killers. Image: Carl Zeiss Microscopy
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