Breast cancer remains a significant challenge, particularly in aggressive forms like triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This is a type of breast cancer where the tumour cells lack hormonal receptors, like estrogen receptors. This means that common breast cancer treatments targeting these receptors are not effective against TNBC, making it more challenging to treat and prone to spreading. Scientists are constantly searching for new ways to target the underlying mechanisms that allow these cancer cells to grow and spread unchecked. 

Vignesh Narayan H

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I am a molecular biologist, with a passion for science communication. My main interests in research involve studying bacterial pathogens and the strategies they employ to adapt to their host environment. I am a great fan of synthetic biology, and do a lot of molecular tweaking to understand basic signalling mechanisms of cells.

I believe that all science is logic and common sense and can be communicated in such a way that anyone who reads can understand. Jargon and rhetoric have been invented by people who like to feel important (some jargon is useful though). I love listening to people talking about their own research as much as I love talking about mine (well, almost!).

On my free time, I write fiction and travel. I am partway through writing my own novel and am paranoid about the fine line between being influenced by literature and plagiarizing literature!

Currently, I am at the fag end of my PhD, contribute regularly to Azim Premji University's magazine 'I Wonder' and work for you guys!

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