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Tue, 7 Sep 10
'Basal-like' breast cancer does not originate from basal stem cells
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/8Il36cAcLls/100902121043.htm
New research uncovers a case of mistaken identity that may have a significant impact on future breast cancer prevention and treatment strategies. The study suggests that despite their "stem cell-like" characteristics, most aggressive breast tumors are not derived from normal mammary gland stem cells.