Uncovering gene-based clues to how disrupted healing in stomach cells increases cancer risk

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children have identified gene-based mechanisms that regulate stomach cell regeneration. This discovery helps explain how disrupted healing processes can increase the risk of developing gastric cancer.
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Advancements in understanding the cellular origins of cancer are critical for developing future preventative treatments and therapies.
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