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Physics research suggests new pathways for cancer progression

Observing that certain cancer cells may exhibit greater flexibility than normal cells, some scientists believe that this capability promotes rapid tumor growth. Now computer simulations developed by Boston University Biomedical ...

Physics / General Physics

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study reveals how normal cells fuel tumor growth

A new study published in the journal Nature Cell Biology has discovered how normal cells in tumors can fuel tumor growth.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New method separates cancer cells from normal cells

The vast majority of cancer deaths are due to metastasis, the spread of cancer cells from its primary site to other parts of the body. These metastatic cells tend to move more than their non-metastatic variants but this movement ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jun 15, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 4

Grape-seed extract kills laboratory leukemia cells, proving value of natural compounds

An extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukemia cells to commit cell suicide, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky. They found that within 24 hours, 76 percent of leukemia cells had died after being ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 31, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (13) | comments 12