Melanoma and Metastasis in a Mafia Mouse Model

Authors

Keith Wells, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kim O'Neill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

melanoma, metastasis, mafia mouse model, immune system

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

It has been estimated that over 560, 000 Americans will die of cancer this year, over 1,500 a day. Currently, there is much research performed to understand how cancer works, how to prevent it, and how to treat it. Cancer encompasses a multitude of diseases coming from nearly all tissue types in the body and from all age groups. It is a problem which plagues all countries and cultures.

Recommended Citation

Wells, Keith and O'Neill, Dr. Kim (2013) "Melanoma and Metastasis in a Mafia Mouse Model," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1253.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1253