Graphical abstract (IMAGE) University of Toronto Caption The researchers unravel the exact mechanism of how developmentally active enhancers become repurposed in a tumor context and show the relevance of this repurposing event for cancer. Credit © Abatti et al, 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Nucleic Acids Research. Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.