Cancer may be breaking its own DNA to keep growing

ScienceDaily reports on a discovery in cancer biology: cancer cells push their growth genes to the limit, and that intense activity damages their own DNA. They repeatedly repair these breaks, but not always accurately—and the small mistakes that slip through allow new mutations to accumulate. Researchers believe this self-inflicted genetic damage may actually help tumors evolve, while also potentially pointing toward new treatment strategies.

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