Stem cells: The real culprits in cancer?
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Studies reveal that eliminating the cancer could depend on tracking down and destroying the elusive killer cells known as the cancer stem cells which are believed to be the engines driving the growth of new cancer cells and the origin of the malignancy. Once the mutation or environmental cue responsible for presenting the ability to self-renew on particular type of cancer stem cell is discovered it would be easy to target tumorigenic cells by using existing drugs to alter niche signaling hoping to deprive cancer stem cells from thriving.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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Chromosomal chaos and cancer
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Studies reveal that since 1977, research done on cancer and its causes has maintained that certain human genes called oncogenes in an individual are the roots of all cancers. Thus, the chromosomal theory, that oncogenes alone can change normal human cells in malignant tumors, is being researched upon.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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Cancer clues from pet dogs
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The investigation of cancer in pet dogs can help researchers to understand biology of human cancer forms and to develop experimental treatments in animals to indicate which therapies are appropriate for further testing in dogs and humans.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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