Vivek Rangnekar, University of Kentucky (IMAGE) University of Kentucky Caption In 2007, Vivek Rangnekar's team announced the creation of the 'super mouse', a mouse resistant to developing cancer. Since then, many research studies into Par-4, the gene responsible for cancer resistance, have been developed. Credit University of Kentucky Public Relations Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content 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.