The Rest is Science podcast brings together mathematician and best-selling author 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. From groundbreaking discoveries to age-old scientific mysteries, the duo dives into topics that challenge our understanding of the world. Don't miss our takeover episode to discover how we're outsmarting cancer in the game of evolution.
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Cancer is like evolution in fast forward – constantly adapting, changing and finding new ways to survive. That’s what makes it so difficult to treat.
But our researchers are starting to flip the script. They're following evolution's many branching paths to track down cancer's biggest weaknesses.
There’s a treasure trove of information flowing through our bodies. Could it help us detect cancer earlier and stop it coming back?
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Over the last 10 years, Cancer Research UK-funded researchers have completely changed the world's understanding of how cancer develops. Here's how they did it, and what it means for preventing cancer in the years to come.
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