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Inspire

June 5, 2017 | Issue 40

The importance of failure: interview with Paul Nurse

Paul Nurse’s failed experiment inspired a Nobel-prizewinning career.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
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February 20, 2014 | Issue 28

Doctor in the morning, researcher in the afternoon

For doctor Stefan Pfister, efforts to cure cancer happen at the hospital and in the laboratory.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
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May 22, 2012 | Issue 23

Exploding chromosomes: how cancer begins

​Brain tumours are one of the most common causes of death in children – and may begin when chromosomes are torn apart during cell division.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health
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March 3, 2011 | Issue 18

Uracil in DNA: error or signal?

Uracil is well known as one of the bases used in RNA, but why is it not used in DNA – or is it? Angéla Békési and Beáta G Vértessy investigate.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology
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April 29, 2008 | Issue 8

On the trail of a cure for cancer

Joan Massagué has discovered secrets that can save lives. An expert in cell division and the spread of cancer, he is one of the 50 most quoted researchers in all scientific fields. He speaks to Sarah Sherwood about his recent work on metastasis and his hopes for a cure for cancer.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
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