Cancer Biogenomics
A few weeks ago, I met a 22-year-old woman diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Just days earlier, I had seen another 30-year-old woman facing the same devastating diagnosis.…
Cancer has been a part of human history for millennia, evolving in complexity as our understanding of its causes grows. It primarily arises from genetic changes that disrupt…
“When a plant goes to seed, its seeds are carried in all directions, but they can only live and grow if they fall on congenial soil.” — Stephen…
“A tumor of the chicken … has been propagated in this laboratory since October, 1909. The behavior of this new growth has been throughout that of a true…
“You don’t necessarily have to get on the scales; you see the bones begin to protrude and feel the end is near.” —Patient. As cancer progresses, significant weight…
A century has passed since the discovery of the Warburg Effect, a metabolic hallmark of cancer cells that remains central to understanding and treating cancer. Despite extensive research…
Cancer is often compared to a cunning adversary, capable of outsmarting the body’s immune system and making treatment difficult. This ability to avoid detection, known as immune evasion,…
For centuries, the concept of immortality has fascinated humans, frequently appearing in myths, legends, and science fiction. However, in the microscopic realm of cells, cellular immortality is a…
Our bodies constantly balance life and death at the cellular level, which is vital to our health. Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, maintains this balance by removing damaged,…
In the intricate world of cellular biology, communication is key. Imagine your body as a bustling city where billions of messages are exchanged every second to ensure smooth…
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