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Supercomputing to Target Cancer Research

The Institute of Cancer Research Selects SGI® Altix® UV, World’s Fastest Supercomputer, as Dedicated System for Cancer Research.

Scientists Hear Cell Conversation for First Time

A cutting edge technique that allows scientists to monitor communication between cells could transform the way laboratory medical experiments are conducted.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Collaborates with The Institute of Cancer Research to Create State-of-the-Art Proteomics Laboratory

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a collaboration with the integrative network biology initiative at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), UK.

Human Cells Evolved to Reduce Cancer Risk

The cells of humans and other animals have likely evolved to reduce the chance of triggering cancers and other diseases.

Molecular Networks Predict Breast Cancer Survival with 80 per cent Accuracy

A woman’s chance of recovering from breast cancer can be predicted with more than 80 per cent accuracy, following the development of a new computer software called ‘DyNeMo’ that analyses changing patterns of protein activity within the body.

Weaknesses in Cancer Exposed by Advanced Computing and Genetics

Scientists have created innovative problem-solving software that highlights the weak points in cancers' 'signaling networks', creating the possibility for new cancer treatments.

UK's Institute of Cancer Research and Silicon Graphics Establish Long-term Alliance to Design and Outfit World-class Network Biology Lab

Silicon Graphics has been selected to equip, over the next five or more years, an initiative in integrative network biology at London's renowned The Institute of Cancer Research.