Scientists discover over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer
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A groundbreaking study by scientists from the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) in Spain, has identified over 800 genes that could potentially cause cancer. This discovery significantly expands our understanding of how genetic mutations can lead to cancer, a disease typically triggered by changes in our genetic code that disrupt cell growth regulation. The research team used advanced algorithms to detect anomalies in the genetic code related to exons—segments of a gene that directly translate into proteins.