Cancer prevention

The Molecular Biology of Entosis: Cell-in-Cell

Meet the 'Cannibal' of the cell. Discover Entosis and how your cells physically 'Eat' their own neighbors to survive a crisis and stop cancer.

The Molecular Biology of p16INK4a and Senescence

Meet the absolute 'Brake' of your life. Discover p16INK4a and how this unique protein physically locks your cells in permanent 'Old Age' to stop cancer—and how it drives the decay of old age.

The Biology of Betulinic Acid and Mitochondrial Apoptosis

Meet the 'Tumor' terminator. Discover Betulinic Acid and how this unique molecule from birch bark physically targets the mitochondria of cancer cells to trigger their cleanup.

The Biology of BRCA1/2 and Homologous Recombination

Meet the 'Perfect' repair crew. Discover BRCA1 and BRCA2 and how these unique proteins use a sister template to perfectly repair your DNA breaks without errors.

Biology of Mismatch Repair (MMR) and Genomic Stability

Meet the 'Spelling' checker of your DNA. Discover Mismatch Repair (MMR) and how this unique pathway prevents the microsatellite instability that drives rapid cancer growth.

The Biology of PTEN and the Braking of Growth

Meet the most important brake in your body. Discover PTEN and how this unique enzyme physically shuts down the survival switch to prevent cancer and aging.

The Molecular Biology of Vault Organelles: The Mystery

Meet the most mysterious structure in your body. Discover Vault Organelles and how these giant, hollow protein 'Locks' protect your DNA from chemotherapy and toxins.

Molecular Biology of Centrioles: The Navigators

Meet the navigators of your cell. Discover Centrioles and how these unique structural hubs ensure the perfect division of your DNA to prevent cancer.

Molecular Biology of the MAPK/ERK Pathway: The Growth Beam

Meet the molecule that connects the surface to the nucleus. Discover the MAPK/ERK pathway and how this high-speed beam dictate your tissue growth and repair.

The Biology of the PI3K-Akt Pathway: The Survival Switch

Meet the most important survival signal in your body. Discover the PI3K-Akt pathway and how it dictates when your cells should live and when they should die.

The Biology of p53: The Guardian of the Genome

Why doesn't every mutation turn into cancer? Discover p53, the ultimate tumor suppressor protein that commands damaged cells to freeze, repair, or commit suicide.

The Biology of CD8+ Cytotoxic T-Cells: The Assassins

Meet the snipers of your immune system. Discover CD8+ T-Cells and how they use high-tech chemical weapons to kill your own cells to save the whole body.