Genetically engineered mice yield clues to 'knocking out' cancer

Deleting two genes in mice responsible for repairing DNA strands damaged by oxidation leads to several types of tumors, providing additional evidence that such stress contributes to the development of cancer. That's the conclusion of a recent study in DNA Repair by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University and the New York University School of Medicine.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news165668725.html">Genetically engineered mice yield clues to 'knocking out' cancer</a></p> <p>Deleting two genes in mice responsible for repairing DNA strands damaged by oxidation leads to several types of tumors, providing additional evidence that such stress contributes to the development of cancer. That's the conclusion of a recent study in <i>DNA Repair</i> by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University and the New York University School of Medicine.</p>