Experiments that point to a new understanding of cancer

Title:
Experiments that point to a new understanding of cancer
Speaker:
Mina Bissell
Description:

For decades, researcher Mina Bissell pursued a revolutionary idea -- that a cancer cell doesn't automatically become a tumor, but rather, depends on surrounding cells (its microenvironment) for cues on how to develop. She shares the two key experiments that proved the prevailing wisdom about cancer growth was wrong.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
16:18
Format: HTML5
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