Genetic & Cellular Programs

breast cancer cells embedded in the brain

Here, breast cancer cells have spread through the bloodstream to form a tumor in the brain—an organ drastically different from their original environment. By understanding the way these cells adapt to be able to thrive in the brain, researchers in the Vander Heiden lab aim to tailor innovative treatments for cancer metastases. Credit: Christopher Ng, Keene Abbott, Gong-Her Wu

NCI Cancer Center: A Cancer Center Designated by the National Cancer Institute

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