A photo of Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens.

The Rest Is Science

We’re partnering with The Rest Is Science in a podcast series where curiosity meets discovery.

About the series

The Rest Is Science brings together mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and YouTuber Michael Stevens (aka VSauce) to explore the wonders of science.

Over the past 50 years, our pioneering work has helped double cancer survival in the UK. With our help, The Rest Is Science explores some of the research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer and our ability to beat it.

The science within the series

Close up of a microscopic allergy drug.

Shrinking tumours using the science behind allergies

Our scientists discovered that we could use our immune system’s allergic reactions against cancer. They’ve built on their discovery and developed a drug that’s shown promise in shrinking tumours in the lab, opening the door to new allergy-inspired cancer treatment.

Close up image of a protein.

Could our cells’ own clean-up system help beat cancer?

Cancer Grand Challenges team KOODAC is harnessing the built-in waste disposal system in our cells to tag, break down and remove proteins that cause solid tumours in children and young people.

Close-up image of tiny, drug-filled micro-bubbles.

Delivering treatment in bubbles

Our scientists have developed tiny drug-filled bubbles that hunt down cancer and release their deadly cargo on command. These bubbles are targeted so they can seek out cancer cells and avoid damaging healthy cells nearby.

A takeover special

Watch the Cancer Research UK takeover episode, where Hannah and Michael explore how scientists are outsmarting cancer in the game of evolution.

Watch more episodes on YouTube

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