Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine challenge colorectal tumor initiation theory, finding most cancers start with intestinal stem cell loss before genetic changes.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine challenge the longstanding theory on colorectal tumor initiation, finding that most cancers start with the loss of intestinal stem cells before genetic changes occur. The study, published in Developmental Cell on May 29, suggests new ways to diagnose colorectal cancer early, improving treatment strategies. The heterogeneous nature of colorectal tumors has made it difficult to classify and inform therapy.
May 29, 2024
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