Gene linked to early growth may shape new approaches to cancer research
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified a gene, vgll3, that regulates early growth and development. The study suggests this gene may also influence aging processes and the risk of developing cancer later in life.
Why it matters
This discovery could lead to new scientific approaches in understanding the biological trade-offs between early development and long-term health outcomes.
Israel News Gene linked to early growth may shape new approaches to cancer research Hebrew University researchers identify mechanism connecting youth and disease. Pesach Benson/TPS-IL Email Copy Link copied Print Republish The Rothberg International School on the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus Campus. Photo by Gunner Vitaliy Bothman/TPS. (Jun. 3, 2026 / TPSIL) A newly identified gene may help explain why faster growth and early development in youth can come with a trade-off later in life, including increased risk of aging-related diseases and cancer, Israeli scientists announced on Tuesday.
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