University of Applied Sciences Utrecht 2024
TUMOUR CELL BIOLOGY
Tumour cell biology delves into the study of abnormal cell growth, known as
tumourigenesis. It explores how cells transform into cancerous states, proliferate
uncontrollably, evade normal cell death mechanisms, and acquire abilities to invade nearby
tissues or spread to distant sites (metastasis). Researchers in this field investigate the
genetic, molecular, and cellular changes driving tumour formation, aiming to understand
the mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression.
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TUMOUR CELL BIOLOGY
Tumour cell biology delves into the study of abnormal cell growth, known as
tumourigenesis. It explores how cells transform into cancerous states, proliferate
uncontrollably, evade normal cell death mechanisms, and acquire abilities to invade nearby
tissues or spread to distant sites (metastasis). Researchers in this field investigate the
genetic, molecular, and cellular changes driving tumour formation, aiming to understand
the mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression.
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