Unraveling the genetic causes of skin cancer

(American University) American University Associate Professor of Biology Katie DeCicco-Skinner and her colleagues are helping to identify the genetic factors that lead to squamous cell carcinoma. In a new paper, they show how the interaction between a cell signaling pathway called MET and a gene, Tpl2, contributes to skin cancer progression.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news