Survival Of The Fittest: Even Cancer Cells Follow The Laws Of Evolution

Scientists discovered the underlying process in tumor formation is the same as for life itself --evolution. This suggests a molecular "survival of the fittest" scenario plays out in every living creature as gene mutations strive for ultimate survival through cancerous tumors. This finding improves our understanding of how evolution shapes life in all forms, while laying a foundation for new cancer drugs and treatments.

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