Gene which protects against lung cancer identified

A study led by researchers at The University of Nottingham has identified a **gene** that protects the body from **lung cancer**. The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA and funded by a £72,000 grant from the British Lung Foundation, has found that the **tumour** **suppressor gene**, LIMD1, is responsible for protecting the body from developing lung cancer — paving the way for possible **new treatments** and early **screening techniques**. "University of Nottingham":[ http://communications.nottingham.ac.uk/News/Article/Gene-which-protects-against-lung-cancer-identified.html]

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