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Gene found for rare and deadly childhood cancer (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) |
Gene found for rare and deadly childhood cancer WASHINGTON - Researchers have found a gene that causes most inherited forms of neuroblastoma, a rare and deadly form of childhood cancer, and say the discovery points to new treatments. Mutations in a gene called ALK were strongly linked to neuroblastoma, the researchers from the United States, Italy and Belgium reported on Sunday. They said …
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