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Gene ‘switched off’ in early stages of pancreatic cancer, allowing rapid tumour growth and spread


A new study has revealed that a gene which works to slow the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer is ‘switched off’ by the disease, allowing it to become more aggressive.

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