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Research May Halt Cancer
Cells are the building blocks of our bodies. Interactions between different cells are important to shape our developing bodies and maintain the healthy organisation of our tissues. Importantly, those interactions are disturbed in many diseases, including cancer and inflammation.
Professor Alpha Yap from The University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience is conducting research into how cell interactions may be used to halt the spread of cancer.
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