Discovery of a hot new marker of intestinal cancer stem cells. Excited about stem cells? Want to learn how stem cells influence cancer growth? Learn how scientists are paving the way to a better understanding of the identity and behavior of cancer stem cells! Original Article: Dclk1 distinguishes between tumor and normal stem cells in…
Need a Hand? Ask a Neighbor
Cancer gets help from surrounding cells. Ever wondered how cancer cells make decisions when it comes to invading surrounding tissue or proliferating? This exciting article suggests that a factor produced by cells around the tumor influence their behavior! Check out this new article!! Original Article: Dependency of Colorectal Cancer on a TGF-B-Driven Program in Stromal…
Pay Attention to the Passengers
Cancer passenger deletions provide new therapeutic target. Cancer is complex and so is our DNA. So when it comes to genetic mutations driving cancer, the story is even more sophisticated. But with sophistication comes ideas! Learn how we can take advantage of passenger deletions to specifically target cancer cells at their most vulnerable point! Original…