Some genes are involved in the development of a new tumour; others specifically promote the dissemination of its cancerous cells to other organs. A set of four genes seems to be required for both processes.
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Christofori, G. Division of labour. Nature 446, 735–736 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/446735a
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