A single clonal starting point may explain how multiple cervical cancer subtypes arise

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Researchers at the University of Liège, working with collaborators in Paris, have found evidence that multiple cervical cancer subtypes may originate from a single clonal starting point rather than distinct cells. The discovery, published in Cell Reports, addresses a decades-old debate in cancer biology about whether different cancer subtypes arise from one multipotent cell capable of differentiating into multiple types or from separate cellular origins. The finding could reshape understanding of how cervical cancers develop and potentially inform prevention and treatment strategies.