Pink Stars At Night Pillow (12"x12")
The Story:
"Researchers at the Northwestern University Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence are studying the ways in which cancer cells migrate from existing tumors to create new, metastatic tumors in different regions of the body. By creating micrometer scaled adhesive islands on gold surfaces, they have allowed individual metastatic cells to take on shapes, such as the star depicted above. These shapes provide cues to cancer cells, which respond in the above image by concentrating their motility machinery at the star’s tips. This assay lends itself to large scale screening of cell populations—a problem that has stymied past efforts to find a drug that targets metastatic motility." -NCI
HOW COOL IS THAT?!
Our pillowcases add the perfect accent to any room, but the story behind each image is an even better conversation piece. Plus, 50% of ALL proceeds help fund research for rare cancers. Go soft and snuggly with velveteen fabric, or modern chic in our durable canvas.
Velveteen:
• Cuddly and soft to the touch
• 80,000 double rub count fabric durability allows for a vivid print that will never fade after washing
• Each pillowcase is printed and sewn by hand in Montreal, Canada
Canvas:
• 50,000 double rub count allows for sturdy, textured fabric durability
• Each pillowcase is printed and sewn by hand in Montreal, Canada
• Vivid print that will never fade after washing
Care instructions: Machine wash in cold water with a phosphate-free detergent, lay flat to dry, do not bleach. May also be dry cleaned.
*Patterns were created utilizing images obtained from the National Cancer Institute. Original image link: https://bit.ly/2E2ADJ1 (Image Creator: Bartosz Grzybowski, Ph.D.) Pattern Created by Little Cells. More interesting and educational information about this particular image can be found on our blog posts.