Polyploidy study reveals why some cancers are resistant to therapeutic drugs
Polyploidy is a state where a cell contains more copies of the genetic material than the usual “diploid” cell, which contains two copies. Polyploidy often occurs in human diseases and cancers, and its effect on cell fate has been unclear. Now, researchers from Japan have shown that polyploidy can be a double-edged sword when it comes to cancer and its treatment…
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