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Published online 31 January 2008 | Nature 451, 615- (2008) | doi:10.1038/451615a
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'Normal' genes key to cancer growth
Shutting off genes stops cancer cells from growing but leaves healthy cells unharmed.
Geneticists have identified genes that are normally present and that seem to be key to the growth and survival of specific cancers. The finding, from a ‘functional-genomics’ screen of human cells, could offer new drug targets for blitzing tumours.
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i liked this article very much , thanks.
it does not seems offensive to me, thanks
both of the pathways followed are confirmed only if it works properly on human beings, thanks.