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Briefing: Cells can sense 10x farther than expected and it may explain cancer spread

Strategic angle: Scientists have discovered that cells can sense far beyond the surfaces they touch, shedding light on cancer cell behavior.

Editorial StaffMarch 16, 20261 min read

Individual cancer cells can probe about 10 microns ahead.

Normal epithelial cell clusters can combine forces to extend their sensing range.

This discovery may provide insights into cancer metastasis.