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Unconventional translation in cancer

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Translation of RNA into proteins is a fundamental process for all cells. Analysis of a mouse model of skin cancer uncovers an atypical RNA-translation program that has a vital role in tumour formation. See Article p.494

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Figure 1: A translation switch during tumour development.

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