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01 July 2026
Under Pressure
As cells migrate going about their business for the body's good (such as in wound healing) or detriment (as in cancer metastasis) they test and respond to their immediate surroundings. This study (cells navigating microfluidic chambers shown) finds that exposure to prolonged periods of elevated hydrostatic pressure dials down a cell's ability to sense and respond appropriately to their surroundings
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