Preserving breast tissue outside of body will aid cancer research – study
by Jane Kirby
May 20, 2024
2 minutes
Researchers say they have managed to keep breast cancer tissue viable for at least a week outside of the human body, paving the way for enhanced cancer treatments.
A new study, funded by the Prevent Breast Cancer charity, found breast tissue could be preserved in a special gel solution, enabling scientists to examine it in great detail.
Experts found the preserved breast tissue maintained its structure, cell types and
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