What Are Oncogenes?
| Title: | What Are Oncogenes? |
|---|---|
| Description: |
A DNA change can cause genes involved in normal cell growth to become oncogenes. Unlike normal genes, oncogenes cannot be turned off, so they cause uncontrolled cell growth. See also www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue Infographics -- Health Science and Technology -- Genetics |
| Type: | Color, Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
| Date Created: | January 15, 2020 |
| Date Added: | January 23, 2020 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |