Researchers have found evidence that the network of cellular communication known as extracellular matrix (ECM) is a critical part of the formation of malignant cells.

As reported at Cloning Resources “It has been demonstrated that interactions between an epithelial breast cell and its ECM play a major role in determining whether that cell becomes cancerous, pointed the way to the idea that the ultimate fate of a stem or progenitor cell is heavily influenced by interactions with its neighboring microenvironments.”

It appears that “that a stem or progenitor cell is receiving instructional information from its surroundings”.

Dr. Dean Ornish briefly discusses changes in gene expression caused by changing your fitness (diet /exercise).

I have decided to take this site in a new direction and will begin posting on whatever is on my mind. Professionally, I am employed in computer networking and my outside interests include the stock market and real estate.   So while I long to have time to write about consciousness, biophysics, and related topics what I have time to write about is politics and investing. Thus, this blog will be more about whatever is on my mind than originally planned.