Abstract
Asymmetric division of stem cells results into two unequal daughter cells, only one of which resembles the parent stem cell. A new study provides genetic evidence in Drosophila melanogaster that the disturbance of this delicately balanced process in neuronal stem cells induces a cancer-like state.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1027-1028 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Nature Genetics |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |