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Scientists discover gene responsible for lung cancer

SINGAPORE, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- A team of Singaporean scientists have identified a gene responsible for lung cancer, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research said on Friday.

A small number of cells, known as cancer stem cells or tumor- initiating cells (TIC), are responsible for the promotion of tumor growth. The team of scientists found a marker, known as CD166, to identify these cells, it said.

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