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Mechanical Stress Modifies Growth of Tumor Cultures and Response to Chemotherapeutic Agents
A more effective method of assessing the response of tumors to chemotherapeutic drugs utilizes three-dimensional culture growth combined with the application of mechanical stress factors that the tumor would experience in vivo. More...18 Aug 2015
Hydrogel-Embedded 3-D Scaffold Provides Superior Matrix for Culture of Captured Circulating Tumor Cells
Findings obtained by a proof-of-concept study suggested that isolated circulating tumor cells ) could be induced to grow on three-dimensional scaffolding embedded into a rehydrated hydrogel matrix where they were available for study, manipulation, and transplant. More...17 Aug 2015


Improved Stem Cell Technology Enables Mass Differentiation of Muscle Fiber Cells
Improvements in stem cell technology have enabled the in vitro differentiation and growth of large numbers of muscle fiber cells, including muscle fibers from a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. More...16 Aug 2015

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