cancer gene
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cancer gene
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Scientists have built a detailed map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a major cancer gene affect tumor growth.
From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026
In pancreatic cancer, Dr. Jaffee explained, the first change in normal cells on the path to malignancy almost always is a mutation in a well-known cancer gene, KRAS.
From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2022
A dangerous breast cancer gene mutation changed my life.
From Washington Post • May 6, 2022
The cumbersome knockout process required inserting a bacterial gene that would land randomly in the genome, which risked accidentally turning on a cancer gene or causing other problems.
From Science Magazine • Jul. 31, 2019
But experts say a 2012 decision invalidating a patent based on drug dosage, the 2013 ruling on breast cancer gene testing case and a 2014 decision on software patents have left things a jumble.
From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2019
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