Scientists identify genes driving cancer spread

Cancer metastasis -- the spread of cancer to other organs -- is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. Researchers have now uncovered a 'genetic signature' of 177 genes shared across multiple cancer types that drives this deadly process.

Scientists identify genes driving cancer spread
Cancer metastasis -- the spread of cancer to other organs -- is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. Researchers have now uncovered a 'genetic signature' of 177 genes shared across multiple cancer types that drives this deadly process.