What tumors teach us : Parallels in cell and human behavior / Jana Smardova.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smardova, Jana, author.

Series:

Masaryk University Monographs

Masaryk University Monographs ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Behavior.

Human behavior.

Tumors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Brno, Czech Republic : Masaryk University, [2023]

Summary:

This book explores the parallels between tumor development in multicellular organisms and human societal behavior. It uses General Systems Theory to draw analogies between the breakdown of cellular cooperation in cancer and the challenges facing social systems. The author examines how principles of cancer biology can inform our understanding of societal issues, including corruption and non-compliance with social rules. Aimed at both scientific and general audiences, the book includes discussions on cancer biology as well as its application to sociology, psychology, and political science. The work is enriched by illustrations and aims to popularize complex scientific ideas in an accessible manner. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

A. Introduction

B. Overlaps

1A. The healthy multicellular organism

1B. Systems

2A. The multicellular organism: A system that can create cancer

2B. Eleven non-deadly sins

3A. Self-sufficiency in production of growth signals: Resistance to signals for cell cycle arrest

3B. Man’s race with himself: The truth does not win

4A. Damage of apoptosis

4B. Death is taboo

5A. Unlimited replication potential

5B. Reluctance to age

6A. Increased genetic instability

6B. Non-compliance with the rules

7A. Induction of angiogenesis

8A. Reprogramming of the energy metabolism

7B. Selfish misuse of resources

8B. Wasting

9A. Formation of metastases

9B. Underestimation of the value of relationships and home

10A. The ability to evade the immune surveillance

11A. Chronic inflammation

10B. Circumvention of laws

11B. Constant mobilization

12A. The tumor microenvironment: Two perspectives of tumor development

12B. Pride and introspective individualism

13A. The tumor suppressor p53

13B. Wisdom and responsibility Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9788028003777

802800377X

OCLC:

1429724016