Tag Archive: Dr Lesley Walker

10 Comments

Cancer discovery offers hope of tackling spread of disease

by

Scientists have discovered how cancerous cells can “elbow” their way out of tumours, offering clues for new drugs to prevent cancers spreading. They say they have identified a protein called JAK which helps… Continue reading →

6 Comments

Scientists discover key breast cancer gene

by

Cancer experts have identified a gene which can cause a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer to develop. ZNF703 is the first “oncogene” to be discovered in five years. It is overactive in… Continue reading →

1 Comment

Gwyneth Paltrow – is she right?

by

The actress, Gwyneth Paltrow has said on her website that she believes that using shampoo could lead to cancer, after reading research about what she calls the ‘environmental toxins’ allegedly found in these products.… Continue reading →