Since the 1970s, the origin of cancer is being explored from the point of view of the Somatic Mutation Theory (SMT), focusing on genetic mutations and clonal expansion of somatic cells. As cancer research expanded in several directions, the dominant focus on cells remained steady, but the classes of genes and the kinds of extra-genetic factors...
Marta Bertolaso
Humana.Mente is a peer-reviewed biannual forum for theoretical and meta-theoretical analysis in philosophy. The journal focuses on the emergent themes at the centre of the philosophical debate. Its principal aim is to foster theoretical dialogue and innovation within the discipline, serving an integrative role for all of those concerned with...
Siamo abituati a pensare al cancro come ad un fenomeno biologico complesso ed enigmatico, ma poche volte abbiamo pensato che la ricerca sperimentale in quest'ambito potesse offrire spunti anche per la riflessione filosofica. Eppure un confronto interessante, tra posizioni epistemologiche talvolta divergenti, sta emergendo anche nella...