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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,

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