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New Mutation Linked to Retinoblastoma Revolutionizes Cancer Research

1/29/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Genes & Cancer reveals that the pR552* mutation in the RB1 gene could trigger retinoblastoma, overturning the long-held notion that both gene copies need to be compromised. Researchers from Mexico discovered that this mutation can fuel cancer growth with just one defective copy, paving the way for innovative genetic screening and treatment approaches.

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A groundbreaking study in Genes & Cancer reveals that the pR552* mutation in the RB1 gene could trigger retinoblastoma, overturning the long-held notion that both gene copies need to be compromised. Researchers from Mexico discovered that this mutation can fuel cancer growth with just one defective copy, paving the way for innovative genetic screening and treatment approaches.