Discovered nearly 200 genes related to cancer

US researchers have detected nearly 200 mutant genes in breast and colorectal tumors, many of which have never been suspected of playing a role in cancer formation and development.

(Photo: HTV) Scientists have begun to find ways to map genes of many types of cancer and researchers at Johns Hopkins University have said they have been successful for the first time in this area.

When studying more than 13,000 genes in 11 breast cancer tumors and 11 colorectal cancers, they found 189 mutant genes that could play a role in these two types of cancer.

This large number of potentially pathogenic genes has surprised scientists because they expect to find fewer numbers. This study also demonstrates that different types of cancer differ widely from one department to another.

From now on, researchers will have to start the hardest task of identifying the activity of these broken genes and finding ways to target them.

It has been known for a long time that a series of gene disorders develop a cancer. Based on the damaged gene, researchers can determine whether the tumor can become malignant and find effective treatment.

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