Cancer may be breaking its own DNA to keep growing

InventorsNews newsroom brief · 11h ago · 1 min read · via sciencedaily.com

Cancer cells rely on powerful genetic switches to keep growth genes running at full speed, but that intense activity can damage their own DNA. The resulting breaks are repeatedly repaired, sometimes with small mistakes that allow new mutations to accumulate. Researchers believe t

Cancer cells rely on powerful genetic switches to keep growth genes running at full speed, but that intense activity can damage their own DNA. The resulting breaks are repeatedly repaired, sometimes with small mistakes that allow new mutations to accumulate. Researchers believe t This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking inventors. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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