Location, location, location: Cellular hotspots for tumors and regeneration
Friday, September 2, 2016 - 14:31
in Biology & Nature
Two recent studies identify Drosophila larva cells with unique properties. In one case, the cells are resistant to irradiation or drug-induced cell death and can move to damaged tissue and initiate regeneration. The second study reports that, upon inactivation of a tumor suppressor gene, these cells take a first step towards becoming aggressive tumors. Both sets of authors discuss potential implications for human tumors.