2 genes cooperate to cause aggressive leukemia

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Cancer  Mon, 11/02/2009 - 23:00

(University of Gothenburg) Two genes, each one of which is known to cause cancer on its own, together can lead to aggressive leukemia.

This is the conclusion from new research carried out on gene-modified mice at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

The discovery has surprised scientists, and may lead to new treatments.


 

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