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THE DROSOPHILA MODEL IN CANCER IBD

SPRINGER
09 / 2019
9783030236304
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Sinopsis

This volume provides a series of review articles that capture the advances in using the fruit fly,áDrosophila melanogaster,ámodel system to address a wide range of cancer-related topics. áArticles in this book provide case studies that shed light on the intricate cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying tumor formation and progression.áReaders will discover the beauty of the fly modelâÇÖs genetic simplicity and the vast arsenal of powerful genetic tools enabling its efficient and adaptable use. áThis model organism has provided a unique opportunity to address questions regarding cancer initiation and development that would be extremely challenging in other model systems.áThis book provides a useful resource for a researcher who wishes to learn about and apply theáDrosophilaámodel to tackle fundamental questions in cancer biology, and to find new ways to fight against this devastating disease.