The mutations that give rise to melanoma result from a chemical conversion in DNA fueled by sunlight -- not just a DNA copying error as previously believed, reports a new study. The findings upend long-held beliefs about the mechanisms underlying the disease, reinforce the importance of prevention efforts and offer a path forward for investigating the origins of other cancer types.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210730142042.htm
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210730142042.htm
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