On an organ-on-a-chip, researchers can now explore how tumors grow and interact with their surroundings. The chip, a small plate where cancer cells, nerves and blood vessels grow, was developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, in collaboration with colleagues at Politecnico di Milano in Italy. It is described in an article published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Organ-on-chip Technology Advances Understanding of Tumor Interactions
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November 13, 2026
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Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden and Politecnico di Milano in Italy have developed an organ-on-a-chip that allows for the study of tumor growth and its interactions with nerves and blood vessels. This advancement could have implications for cancer research and treatment methodologies, potentially impacting healthcare in Iran.
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