Gene mutation that is responsible for a hereditary form of skin cancer melanoma has been discovered by researchers. The study has found that people with specific mutations in the POT1 gene were extremely likely to develop melanoma and these mutations deactivate the gene that protects the ends of our chromosomes from damage. Researchers revealed that the inactivation of POT1 caused by these mutations leads to longer and potentially unprotected telomeres, ...
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