MYB - New Cancer Gene Discovered

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg say they have discovered a new cancer gene related to adenoid cystic carcinoma,  a slow-growing but deadly form of cancer. The research group can now show that the gene is found in 100% of these tumors, which means that a genetic test can easily be used to make a correct diagnosis. The newly discovered cancer gene is what is known as a fusion gene, created when two healthy genes join together as a result of a chromosome change. read more

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