MicroRNAs and Their Connection To Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. While many patients live longer thanks to better treatments, a lot of people still die from the cancer coming back or spreading to other parts of the body. Scientists are working hard to find better ways to predict how breast cancer behaves, and one promising area of research focuses on microRNAs . What Are MicroRNAs? MicroRNAs (or miRNAs) are tiny molecules found in all our cells. They don’t make proteins themselves, but they help control how other genes work by turning them “off” when needed. This makes them a powerful way for keeping cells healthy, and when things go wrong with miRNAs, it can lead to cancer. In breast cancer, certain miRNAs are either too active or not active enough. This imbalance can cause tumors to grow, spread, or resist treatment. That’s why researchers are now looking at miRNAs not just to understand cancer better, but to use them as tools for diagnosis, treatment, and even predicting pati...
