3D-Tumospheres-A-Home-For-Cancer-Stem-Cells
April 17, 2018Blog, In the lab

A Home for Cancer Stem Cells:
3D Tumorspheres

Many scientists working in oncology focus on cancer stem cells (CSCs). Targeting these cells specifically could improve cancer therapy significantly. Because CSCs rely heavily on their environment, three-dimensional cultivation offers the unique opportunity to better understand this interaction. We talked to two scientists working in this field of cancer research.

In the human body,…

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Mimicking the Body’s Largest Organ In Vitro with 3D Skin Models
April 5, 2018Blog, Cells in action

Mimicking the Body’s Largest Organ In Vitro with 3D Skin Models

Researchers are increasingly using 3D cell cultures to study the skin’s features. Three-dimensional skin models offer the potential to study various diseases and test compounds in vitro. Dr. Florian Groeber-Becker from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Wurzburg has developed a highly sophisticated skin model.
It is the first thing people see when they look at us….

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