Thursday, January 05, 2006

Stem cell may drive breast cancer

Source: BBC News
Posted: January 5, 2006 08:53 GMT

Summary:

BBC News reports on a new discovery of rare stem cells that may at the root of breast and other cancers"

"Scientists believe recurring breast cancer could be caused by newly discovered rare stem cells transformed into a "tumour factory" by genetic errors. Researchers believe that as well as driving all breast development, the cells may have a key role in cancer."