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Molecular genetics of cancer
This topic discusses the molecular genetics of cancer, which involves the study of genetic and molecular changes that occur in cells as they become cancerous. It explains the role of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in the development of cancer and how mutations in these genes can disrupt the balance between cell growth and proliferation.…
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The p53 gene
The p53 gene is a crucial gene in the human body that plays a critical role in regulating cell growth and division. The gene encodes a protein called p53, which acts as a checkpoint protein to monitor the integrity of the genome and respond to DNA damage. When DNA damage is detected, p53 can activate…
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