Gene Which Protects Against Lung Cancer Identified
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 13:21
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified a gene that protects the body from lung cancer. The research has found that the tumour suppressor gene, LIMD1, is responsible for protecting the body from developing lung cancer — paving the way for possible new treatments and early screening techniques.
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