New NE-AFM method measures nuclear stiffness in living cells. It shows cancer nuclei change softness with chromatin and environment, aiding diagnosis and treatment. By employing a technique called ...

Jeannie Blaylock got the chance to take a look at her breast cancer under a microscope. It further emphasized the need for ...

Breast cancer grade (1-3) isn't the only factor determining treatment or outcome – other factors, such as stage and genetic markers, also play a role.

(a) A scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the nanoneedle probe used for the measurements. (b) Elasticity map of a 1 µm × 1 µm area on the nuclear surface, showing the change in elasticity ...