Researches have found that cancers aren't only linked to genetic damage. From old age, cells start circumventing which activates a switch that tells the cell to stop growing - causing cancer. Researches observed old aging cells slowly losing the control over methylation. Methylation is the process of chemically tagging DNA. The stop of cell growth and multiplication is linked to cells becoming cancerous. Although things still remain unclear, this is a vital research that can help develop ways to prevent late stages of cancer and maybe even a cure.
Constantly we find new information on how genetics plays a big part of our health. With continuing research there is hope for those who develop cancer at a late age and state. Finding other reasons as to the cause of cancer is ironically great because the more information you receive the better chance we have to fight it.
I am always interested in learning about the discoveries in cancer research! This disease affects so many people, and they have little hope due to the lack of a cure. I find it inspiring whenever these new discoveries are made that may help find a cure to this terrible disease.
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