Scientists Identify Key Genes In Colorectal And Liver Cancers: Study May Be Used For New Treatments
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March 10, 2009
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered key genes involved in colorectal and liver cancers, creating targets for the development of new drugs and therapies.
Monday's announcement is one piece of a large puzzle when it comes to the genetic origins of cancer. No single human gene is responsible for cancer, but researchers have found that complex networks of genetic actions are responsible for all types of cancers and tumors.
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