How Does DNA Damage Cause Cancer? | Ask an Expert

Damage to the DNA in our cells has long been recognized as a fundamental cause of cancer. But how exactly does DNA damage lead to cancer, and what can we do to reduce the risk? Prof. Xiaochun Yu, who heads the Genomic Instability and Tumorigenesis Laboratory at Westlake and previously was a full professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, has extensively researched DNA damage response mechanisms and their role in the development of tumors. We asked him to explain more about the link between DNA damage and cancer, as well as novel treatment approaches and prevention. en.westlake.ed...
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