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Surprising ‘two-faced’ cancer gene role supports paradigm shift in predicting disease

Researchers from the Crick and Barts have shown that a genetic fault long believed to drive the development of oesophageal cancer may in fact play a protective role early in the disease.
3 Feb 2025
Written by Amandeep Jaspal
Research buzz
The researchers liken the dual role of CDKN2A to the ancient Roman god of transitions Janus,
The researchers liken the dual role of CDKN2A to the ancient Roman god of transitions Janus,

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