Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common skin cancers. Researchers have discovered a gene that is supposed to turn of the multiplication of the squamous cells and this gene was missing in almost all cases of people that had SCC. Knowing this if they could get the exact genetic sequence that is missing in this cells they can formulate a skincare treatment that could react with the cells or alter the genetics so that the "anti-multiplication" gene could turn on and stop the tumor from forming.
I was interested in this article because skin cancer affects many people all over the world and who knows I might one day get it too so knowing that there is a cure up-head is a relief and being informed about information regarding cancer is never bad.
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-11/discovery-stop-signal-gene-common-skin-cancer-puts-treatment-within-reach
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