Cancer (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Cancer

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A new study examines the relative ages of human genes, including those implicated in cancer. The findings suggest that a propensity for rapid mutation -- one of the hallmarks of cancer -- may be ancient and deep-rooted.

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Jason Drees for the Biodesign Institute

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