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" Curing Cancer " 1997 by Michael Waldholz recounts the discovery of cancer-causing genes, taking readers inside the labs of scientists such as Bert Vogelstein at Johns Hopkins University, who established the role of dysfunctional tumor-suppressor genes in the development of several cancers.
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" Curing Cancer " 1997 by Michael Waldholz recounts the discovery of cancer-causing genes, taking readers inside the labs of scientists such as Bert Vogelstein at Johns Hopkins University, who established the role of dysfunctional tumor-suppressor genes in the development of several cancers.
The Most Insidious Illness Laura Landro 2010
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Little-known bits of RNA help master tumor-suppressor gene do its job, U-M cancer researchers find.
Bits Of ‘Junk’ RNA Aid Master Tumor-Suppressor Gene | Impact Lab 2007
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A laser scans the GeneChip, causing colorful flourescence in a sea of dark blue wherever a DNA match occurs. 4 If the sample DNA matches the strings of known tumor-suppressor gene mutation that is built into the chip, it could mean that the patient is at greater risk for cancer.
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Genes more highly expressed in men who did vigorous exercise included well-known tumor-suppressor genes associated with breast cancer, BRCA1 and BRCA2, the researchers found.
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The researchers found that a combination of Vitamin A acetate (RAc) and TRAIL (tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand) kills precancerous polyps and inhibits tumor growth in mice that have deficiencies in a tumor-suppressor gene.
Analysis 2010
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The researchers found that a combination of Vitamin A acetate (RAc) and TRAIL (tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand) kills precancerous polyps and inhibits tumor growth in mice that have deficiencies in a tumor-suppressor gene.
Analysis 2010
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The researchers found that a combination of Vitamin A acetate (RAc) and TRAIL (tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand) kills precancerous polyps and inhibits tumor growth in mice that have deficiencies in a tumor-suppressor gene.
Analysis 2010
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The team found that a combination of Vitamin A acetate (RAc) and TRAIL, short for tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand, kills precancerous polyps and inhibits tumor growth in mice that have deficiencies in a tumor-suppressor gene.
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The team found that a combination of Vitamin A acetate (RAc) and TRAIL, short for tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand, kills precancerous polyps and inhibits tumor growth in mice that have deficiencies in a tumor-suppressor gene.
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