This primer introduces students to key concepts in the study of cancer, explaining how cancers develop and covering a variety of approaches to their diagnosis and treatment. Discussions of innovations in prevention, screening, and AI-supported diagnosis provide insights into current developments in cancer research and how they benefit patients.
This primer provides a concise and engaging overview of cancer from its molecular basis to the clinical management of patients.
Molecular Biology lies at the heart of all life sciences. This Very Short Introduction provides an account of the development of this important modern field, and considers its modern day applications such as the development of new drugs, genetically modified crops, and forensic science.