Tuesday 3 July 2012

Aging cells influence tumour growth and metastasis

A new study from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University has demonstrated the molecular link between aging cells and cancer cell growth.  According to Dr. Michael Lisanti, Professor and Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, "normal neighbouring cells that are becoming senescent or 'old' are directly making food to 'feed' the cancer."  This fact brings yet another important development to the continuous fight for cancer prevention. 

To learn more about the study, click here.

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