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Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells

Identifying the influence of the microbiome and metabolome on intestinal stem cells

We aim to find out if bacteria affect the behaviour of normal and cancerous intestinal stem cells.

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Effect of folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation on DNA methylation

Effect of folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation on DNA methylation

This study shows that supplementation with folic acid & vitamin B12 does not result in pronounced effects on DNA methylation

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Colorectal cancer survival in Palestine: a feasibility study on lifestyle factors

Colorectal cancer survival in Palestine: a feasibility study on lifestyle factors

This small study will determine if we can undertake a large long-term follow-up study to explore the relationship between lifestyle and survival among large bowel cancer patients.

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Latest research-related news and blogs

On the frontline: Supporting health professionals to counter misinformation on cancer
A nutritionist explains healthy eating to a client, using a tablet to dispel misinformation. Fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as supplement bottles, are on the table between them.

On the frontline: Supporting health professionals to counter misinformation on cancer

Health misinformation can undermine cancer prevention. Discover how we are tackling the issue and supporting health professionals.

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WCRF launches Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026
A man and an older woman sit at a desk in an office, looking at a mobile together. They appear to be discussing details as the WCRF launches CPAW, with the man gesturing while the woman holds the phone.

WCRF launches Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026

Almost half of patient-facing NHS staff see weekly nutrition misinformation, reports World Cancer Research Funds in new national analysis.

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WHA79: what it meant for cancer prevention and what comes next
A large conference hall filled with attendees seated at rows of desks, facing a stage where speakers stand at lecterns beneath the World Health Organisation emblem; large screens display World Health Assembly cancer prevention discussions.

WHA79: what it meant for cancer prevention and what comes next

Following the 79th World Health Assembly, Kendra Chow shares her reflections and highlights the key developments shaping cancer prevention and NCD policy worldwide.

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More physical activity-related research

Uncovering the aetiology of cancers of unknown primary site

Uncovering the aetiology of cancers of unknown primary site

Are body composition, activity, diet and alcohol associated with risk of metastatic cancers without an identifiable primary origin?

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Chronic platelet activation – a major link between diet, lifestyle and cancer risk?

Chronic platelet activation – a major link between diet, lifestyle and cancer risk?

We’re funding the first comprehensive prospective study on chronic platelet activation in healthy subjects and subsequent cancer risk

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Obesity, exercise and prostate cancer

Obesity, exercise and prostate cancer

This study, funded by WCRF International, aims to investigate why obesity makes prostate cancer more aggressive

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