Cancer's Deadly Double Standard Cancer cells have long been known for their ruthless pursuit of growth, disregarding the rules that govern healthy cell behavior.
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have made a groundbreaking discovery about the genetic instability that characterizes cancer cells, one that suggests these tumors may be inadvertently sabotaging their own DNA.
The study, published in Science Advances, indicates that intense activity required for cancer growth creates strain on the tumor's genetic material, leading to breaks and mutations.