Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

How Physical Stress Pushes Cancer Cells Into Dangerous New States


Pressure from surrounding tissues activates invasive programs in cancer cells. This mechanical stress rewires epigenetic regulation. Cancer cells are notoriously adaptable, capable of shifting their characteristics as they spread throughout the body. Many of these shifts stem from epigenetic chan

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on SciTech Daily

Read more on:

Photo of cancer cells

cancer cells

Photo of physical stress

physical stress

Photo of dangerous new states

dangerous new states

Related news:

News photo

“Bottlebrush” particles deliver big chemotherapy payloads directly to cancer cells - EurekAlert!

News photo

Cancer cells can use backup routes to fuel their growth - EurekAlert!

News photo

This Rare Fungus Can Kill Cancer Cells, And We Finally Know Its Secret