Subtle changes in PTEN tumor suppressor gene can determine cancer susceptibility

Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 15:01 in Health & Medicine

BOSTON -- It is an accepted fact that genetics play a key role in a person's susceptibility to cancer, and that throughout life, mutations can cause damage to tumor suppressor genes (TSGs) further increasing the chances of developing cancerous tumors.

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