p53 is both your genome’s guardian and weakness against cancer – scientists are trying to repair or replace it when it goes awry

Cancer arises when your cells grow uncontrollably and refuse to die^[1] when they should. Normally, your body is equipped with regulatory processes to prevent this chaos. One such mechanism involves a protein called p53^[2]. Often dubbed the “guardian of the genome^[3],” this protein plays a pivotal role in ensuring that your cells grow,...

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