Largest genome study sheds light on how genetic glitches trigger tumor formation

12:03 EST 6 Feb 2020 | News-Medical.net

It is well-known that when a gene mutates, it triggers tumor formation by stimulating abnormal cell growth and proliferation. Cancer starts from a mutant gene that kickstarts a series of abnormal growth, forming a tumor. However, the exact mechanism of how this happens remains unclear.

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