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Loss of the p53 gene alone causes tumors, and losing both p53 and Rb genes speeds up aggressive skin cancer.
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Ribonucleotide excision repair is crucial to prevent skin cancer.
Ribonucleotide excision repair is crucial to prevent skin cancer.
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