So Much for Immortality

Apr 22, 2011

Premium

It's thought that cancer cells are able to endlessly replicate themselves as they spread through the body. But far from being "immortal," a new study in Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research shows the cells seem unable to multiply at will, reports New Scientist's Andy Coghlan.

Get the full story with
GenomeWeb Premium

Only $95 for the
first 90 days*

GenomeWeb Premium gives you:
✔ Full site access
✔ Interest-based email alerts
✔ Access to archives

Never miss another important industry story.

Try GenomeWeb Premium now.

You may already have institutional access!

Check if I qualify.

Already a GenomeWeb or 360Dx Premium member?
Login Now.

*Before your trial expires, we’ll put together a custom quote with your long-term premium options.

Not ready for premium?

Register for Free Content
You can still register for access to our free content.

Breaking News

The Scan

A Winning Diagnostic

Consulting company McKinsey says diagnostics companies will have to combine genomic data analysis, electronic medical records, effective reimbursement strategies, and regulatory compliance in order to win.

Science in Africa Unevenly Funded

A new report has found that researchers in Africa are still heavily dependent on funding from organizations in the US, Europe, and China, Nature News says.

Not Enough Progress?

An article in The Atlantic argues that the progress being made in science isn't keeping pace with the money and time being spent on research.

This Week in Science

In Science this week: a CRISPR screen identifies sideroflexin 1 as a requisite component of one-carbon metabolism, and more.

Main menu