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cancer gene

American  

noun

  1. oncogene.


Etymology

Origin of cancer gene

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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Most treatment strategies focus on blocking a frequently mutated cancer gene known as KRAS.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

She said she tested negative for all of them, including BRCA, the most well-known breast cancer gene.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

The fake accounts also stated that the plant would expose residents to radioactive contamination and health risks, including cancer, gene mutation and deformities in newborns.

From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2022

A dangerous breast cancer gene mutation changed my life.

From Washington Post • May 6, 2022

His laboratory pressed ahead with pioneering work developing gene therapy vectors and made key discoveries about cancer-causing genes such as the breast cancer gene BRCA1.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 26, 2018