Fly genetics used in cancer break-through
Fly genetics point to potential cancer-causing gene Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a gene that may have an important role in various human cancers. The gene called archipelago is involved in destroying a protein called cyclin E, which regulates cell division, and is mutated in several human cancer cell lines. National Institutes of Health, American Cancer Society Contact: Susan McGreevey smcgreevey@partners.org 617-724-2764 Massachusetts General Hospital
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