Shedding Light on the DNA’s Dark Matter

What explains 74% of skin cancers.

Scientists are beginning to discover what is hidden in 99% of our DNA. And it turns out this new information may redefine the way we think of cancer development.

These scientists have discovered an important role for a protein involved in extending lifespan of mice and cells in driving cancer development.

Original article: TERT promoter mutations in familial and sporadic melanoma. Horn et al. Science 22.339 (2013).