Reading time: 8 minutes Colin Ong Altered Metabolism in Cancer Cells Metabolic rewiring is one of the key features of cancer cells1. These cells display altered metabolism as a way to meet their constant energy needs. This increased energy requirement is essential for the continuous proliferation and survival of these cells within the tumor microenvironment.... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 6 minutes Colin Ong Oncogenic signaling is a key characteristic of cancer cells Cancer cells, unlike normal cells, exhibit aberrant oncogenic signaling. This aberrant signaling, which is continuously turned on, facilitates the survival and proliferation of cancer cells as well as other hallmarks of cancer1. The term “oncogenic”, an adjective derived from the... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 8 minutes Colin Ong For most of us, stress is an inevitable facet of life. Any internal or external stimulus such as encountering a bear while hiking will trigger stress in our bodies. Remarkably, our bodies respond through a series of orchestrated biochemical and physiological changes as a way of coping with stress.... Continue Reading →
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