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Scott Dougan
Dougan Research Team Explores Function of Cancer-causing Gene

Developmental biologists at the University of Georgia are discovering new roles for a specific gene known as Max's Giant Associated protein, or MGA. A little studied protein, MGA appears to control a number of developmental processes, and also may be connected to cancer development. The researchers have detailed their findings in a paper published recently in the journal Developmental Cell. "The same genes that are involved in building a person…
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