National Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October, we recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight advancements in breast cancer research and raise awareness about the disease. In…
Mammary Gland Development The mammary gland is derived from the ectoderm, the outer layer of the embryo, and is formed into a series of ducts from which milk is produced.…
The mammary gland is composed of a glandular ductal network. These ducts are lined by a protective layer of epithelial cells, and also contain myoepithelial cells that aid in contraction.…
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. This translates to approximately 220,000 diagnoses and more than 40,000 deaths per…
