Oncogenesis (journal)

Oncogenesis (pronounced: on-co-gen-e-sis) is a scientific journal that focuses on the study of oncogenes and the process of oncogenesis. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and commentaries in the field of cancer research.

Etymology

The term "oncogenesis" is derived from the Greek words "onkos" meaning mass or tumor, and "genesis" meaning origin or creation. Thus, oncogenesis refers to the process of tumor formation.

Overview

Oncogenesis is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes high-quality research in all areas of oncology. The journal aims to provide a platform for scientists and clinicians to share and discuss their latest findings in the field of oncogenesis. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the study of tumor biology, cancer genetics, cellular oncology, molecular oncology, cancer immunology, and cancer therapeutics.

Related Terms

Oncogene: An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. In tumor cells, these genes are often mutated or expressed at high levels.

Tumorigenesis: Tumorigenesis is the process of formation of a tumor. It is the initial stage of oncogenesis.

Carcinogenesis: Carcinogenesis is the process by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells.

Neoplasia: Neoplasia is the process of new, uncontrolled growth of cells that is not under physiological control.

Metastasis: Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.

Apoptosis: Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.

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Oncogenesis (journal)