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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Is the ‘dark genome’ holding the secret to understanding lymphoma?

Thanks to your support, Dr Daniel Hodson is using innovative technologies to look for new ways to stop lymphoma, by better understanding how it starts. 

Researcher: Dr Daniel Hodson

Is the ‘dark genome’ holding the secret to understanding lymphoma?
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Leukaemia

Can molecular detective work lead to new treatments for blood cancer?

Curestarter researcher Dr Rhys Morgan is investigating clues towards a new, better way to treat a particularly fast-growing type of leukaemia. 

Researcher: Dr Rhys Morgan

Can molecular detective work lead to new treatments for blood cancer?
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