Examining Role Of Fluid Flow in Ovarian Cancer Progression (IMAGE)

Virginia Tech

Examining Role Of Fluid Flow in Ovarian Cancer Progression

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Virginia Tech's Alexandra Hyler prepares samples for testing in the lab. Hyler led a study that examined the effects of fluid shear stress on ovarian cancer development and progression, which found that even normal fluid flow in the abdominal cavity can cause cancerous and benign cells to become more aggressive.

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