New Model for Understanding Cancer Development
November 23, 2009
Research from Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego suggests that a loss of communication among cells is the primary factor that allows cancer to establish itself. Dr. Cedric Garland, who led this work, has proposed a new model to explain the life cycle of cancer. This model, designated DINOMIT, offers a broad perspective on understanding cancer initiation and progression, which may help to bring about novel approaches to prevent and treat the disease…
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