The Squishiness of Cancer Cells ; What Does A Cancer Cell Look Like?

What Does A Cancer Cell Look Like?



What Does A Cancer Cell Look Like?

Published on Apr 29, 2014
Studying the little details can lead to the discovery of big solutions. UCLA's Amy Rowat is investigating the texture and squishiness of cells in our body, which can have a huge impact on treatments for cancer and genetic disorders. She explains the mechanics of a cell and describes the teeny, tiny instruments she's created to study them.

FEATURING: Amy Rowat, Assistant Professor, UCLA Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology.

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