The New Cancer Theory That Could Change Everything We Know
Source: Scitech Daily, March 2025
In a recent essay, scientists challenge the prevailing genetic-focused model of cancer, advocating for a shift towards more holistic views that include non-genetic factors in cancer development.
They criticize the inconsistencies in current genetic research and propose considering alternative paradigms like disruptions in gene regulatory networks and tissue organization theories. This approach could lead to more effective cancer treatments and preventive measures against environmental non-mutagenic carcinogens.
Reevaluating Cancer Research
Researchers should reconsider the long-held belief that cancer is primarily a genetic disease, argues Sui Huang of the Institute for Systems Biology and colleagues in a newly published essay in PLOS Biology.