Episode 21: Blown Away: How Cell Winds Spread Cancer

About this episode

This episode discusses the discovery of cellular winds that aid in the movement and repair of cells, challenging traditional biology and shedding light on cancer cell spread.

Send us Fan Mail Cells aren’t as passive as scientists once thought—they actively create internal currents to move proteins quickly and efficiently. These “cellular winds” push materials to the front of the cell, enabling faster movement and repair. Discovered by chance and confirmed with advanced imaging, this system challenges decades of textbook biology. It may also reveal why some cancer cells spread so rapidly. Support the show

Topics covered

• cell biology
• cancer research
• cellular mechanics

Keywords

• cellular winds
• protein movement
• advanced imaging
• cancer spread

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