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Why does cancer rarely spread to the heart? Researchers develop organ-on-a-chip platform to find out

Summary by Medical Xpress
Researchers from the University of Toronto have created a new multi-organ-on-a-chip device to investigate why the heart is one of the least common sites of cancer metastasis, creating new opportunities for cancer research and drug discovery.

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The first findings reveal why heart tissue appears to limit the penetration of cancer cells, opening new avenues for research and development of treatments. A new technological platform, developed by researchers at the University of Toronto, aims to shed light on one of the biggest questions in oncology: why the heart is one of the least common organs for cancer metastases. The device, called the Multi-organ Invasion Device (MInD), allows the st…

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Medical Xpress broke the news in Douglas, United Kingdom on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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