Germ Cell Tumor (GCT) A germ cell tumor (GCT) is a type of cancer that develops from germ cells, which are the cells that produce eggs in women and…
Oncometabolism Oncometabolism is the term used to describe the changes in cellular metabolism that occur in cancer cells. It is the study of the metabolic changes…
Oncogenomics – a Sub-field of Genomics Oncogenomics is a branch of genomics that studies cancer-related genes and their roles in cancer development and progression. It is a subfield of genomics that…
Genetic Predisposition – a Genetic Characteristic Genetic predisposition is the increased likelihood of developing a specific trait or condition as a result of an individual’s genetic make-up. It is a genetic…
Signal Transduction The process by which cells communicate with one another and respond to external stimuli is referred to as signal transduction. It is the process by…
Invasive Species are a Problem in Public Gardens Some non-native plants grown in public gardens or arboretums are escaping and becoming invasive in natural forests. Denis Conover, a botanist, does not have to…
Metastasis Suppressor – a type of gene or protein Metastasis suppressors are genes or proteins that prevent cancer cells from spreading from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, a process known…
Ancient Pathogen Genomics Ancient pathogen genomics is the extraction, sequencing, and analysis of genetic material from ancient pathogens. It is a scientific field concerned with the study of…
Molecular Paleontology – a study of evolutionary events Molecular paleontology is a relatively new interdisciplinary field that uses molecular techniques to study the evolution and relationships of ancient organisms. It combines principles from…
Immunological Synapse – in Immunology An immunological synapse (also known as an immune synapse) is the interface between an antigen-presenting cell or target cell and a lymphocyte such as a…
Cell Signaling – in Biology Cell signaling is the process by which a cell communicates with itself, other cells, and its surroundings. It is the process by which cells communicate…
Tunneling Nanotube Tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) or membrane nanotubes are cytoskeletal protrusions that extend from the plasma membrane and allow different animal cells to connect over long distances,…