WEHI researchers have developed 3D imaging technology to map how breast cancer cells spread into the bone and remodify themselves to fuel tumour growth. The team found that tumour spread occurred at specific locations in the bone, not randomly as previously thought, and that the breast cancer cells ‘renovate’ the bone to create an environment that fuels their spread. Spread of cancers to secondary organs, such as the bone, is often incurable, and breast cancer patients with bone metastases typic

WEHI researchers have used advanced 3D imaging technology to identify the factors that play a role in determining where immune memory cells locate to in the lymph node, in response to infection or cancer. The research is a step forward in understanding the differentiation of T cells – critical cells for developing strong immune responses – and how we can use these crucial findings to inform and optimise vaccine strategies. Read more: https://www.wehi.edu.au/news/three-dimensional-imaging-provide