Dr Patrick Pollard tells us about his research on cancer metabolism.
Cancer Metabolism
Cancer cells produce energy predominately by a high rate of glycolysis. It has been suggested that this change in metabolism is a fundamental cause of cancer. Dr Patrick Pollard aims to elucidate the alternative metabolic strategies used by cancer cells to proliferate, even under conditions of stress.
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