Cell Invasion in <em>C. elegans</em> Worms Mimics What Happens in Tumors (IMAGE)

Duke University

Cell Invasion in <em>C. elegans</em> Worms Mimics What Happens in Tumors

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Invading cells (green) in the lab worm C. elegans (purple) can change their tactics to get around cancer drugs called MMP inhibitors and trespass into other tissues. The findings may point to better ways to block cancer's spread.

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Images courtesy of Laura Kelley, Duke University.

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