Molecular genetic aspects of human cancers: The 1993 Frank Rose Lecture
1993
Molecular Genetic Aspects of Human Cancers
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): H.J. Evans
Primary Institution: MRC Human Genetics Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
Hypothesis
Cancers are influenced by both environmental factors and genetic mutations.
Conclusion
Cancers result from genetic or epigenetic alterations in genes that control growth, cell proliferation, differentiation, and programmed cell death.
Supporting Evidence
- Cancers are both environmentally triggered and genetically influenced.
- Chromosome abnormalities can lead to cancer.
- Certain genes control cell proliferation and programmed cell death.
Takeaway
Cancers happen because of changes in our genes, which can be caused by things like smoking or inherited traits.
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