Basal stem-like cells identified as origin of small cell lung cancer in lab models

Published Date: 18 Sep 2025

A new study reveals that small cell lung cancer (SCLC) likely begins in basal stem-like cells rather than in neuroendocrine cells, marking a major shift in the understanding of this aggressive disease that is often associated ...

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