Scientists reveal connection between cancer and human evolution
Gene mutations that once helped humans evolve and survive could increase the risk of cancer and other diseases today, researchers in Israel said. The mutations were found in the genome of the mitochondria, the part of cells responsible for energy production that is passed from mother to child, scientists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev said. Although mitochondria's role in the emergence of new species has been investigated recently, the idea that they are responsible for our susceptibility to illness startles many, Dr.
Scientists reveal connection between cancer and human evolution
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer.
Thu 2 Jul 09 from PhysOrg
Researchers Reveal Link Between Cancer and Human Evolution, Thu 2 Jul 09 from RedOrbit
Old gene mutations may cause cancer today
BEERSHEBA, Israel, July 3 (UPI) -- Gene mutations that once helped humans evolve and survive could increase the risk of cancer and other diseases today, researchers in Israel said.
Fri 3 Jul 09 from UPI
Old gene mutations may cause cancer today, Fri 3 Jul 09 from RedOrbit
Did Evolution Make Us Cancer Prone?
Researchers have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer.
Fri 3 Jul 09 from ScienceDaily
Ben-Gurion U. researchers reveal connection between cancer and human evolution
Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer. read more
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