Aug 14, 2024 · Research on the biology of cancer starts with the simplest of questions: What is—and isn’t—normal? To understand how cancer develops and progresses, researchers first need to …

Oct 11, 2021 · Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.

In summary, cancer cells have defects in normal cellular functions that allow them to divide, invade the surrounding tissue, and spread by way of vascular and/or lymphatic systems.

Mar 31, 2025 · Part of NCI's Division of Cancer Biology research portfolio, this research defines the biological basis for the differences between normal cells and cancer cells.

Oct 3, 2019 · Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of cancer — how cancer forms, why it persists and what causes it to spread — leads to better cancer prevention, treatments and outcomes …

Jan 10, 2023 · Research projects funded by the Division of Cancer Biology have led to many new discoveries and advances in basic cancer research that continue to lay the groundwork for future …

Mar 27, 2025 · Cancer biology research news, with context from experts at NCI and elsewhere. Topics include cancer metastasis, the tumor microenvironment, and new targets for cancer therapies.

The Division of Cancer Biology (DCB) supports basic research in all areas of cancer biology at academic institutions and research foundations across the United States.

NCI is the nation’s leader in cancer research. Learn about key research areas, initiatives, progress, and research tools, including specimens and data.

Our goal is to understand the mechanisms underlying cancer initiation and metastatic progression and develop new treatments while nurturing the training and development of the next generation of …