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How do jumping genes cause cancer?
Jumping genes contribute to cancer by disrupting the stability of chromosomes. When these rogue DNA sequences insert themselves into important genes, they can interfere with normal cell function, potentially activating cancer-promoting genes or deactivating tumour-suppressing ones. This widespread genetic chaos is a known factor in the development of various cancers.
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