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To revert breast cancer cells, give them the squeeze

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http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2012/12/17/malignant-breast-cells-grow-normally-when-compressed/

Dec 17, 2012

UC Berkeley bioengineering researchers have found that compression can guide malignant breast cells back to a normal growth pattern. The findings demonstrate the influence of mechanical forces on a cell's destiny.