#Oncogene

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These chickens have Osteopetrosis which was caused by the MYC gene.

http://usfretroviridaejones.wikispaces.com/Pathology

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The MYC gene is located on the long arm of the 8th chromosome.

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Check out this theory for treating MYC driven prostate cancer.

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Reducing Myc gene activity extends healthy lifespan in mice

Check out this article. It tells all about how mice with less than the normal amount of MYC gene live longer than mice that have the normal amount of the gene. The mice with only one MYC gene rather than two also showed less indication of aging over time while the other mice with two genes aged faster.

The mice with half the amount of MYC gene live 15% longer than the other mice. The MYC gene is found in all animals but its expression in mice and humans can lead to cancer and/or tumors. 

The experimental mice were smaller than normal but aged much slower and their organ worked much better over time.

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The MYC gene is genetically mutated. It is hereditary. It is a missense mutation. A missense mutation means that one single nucleotide changes and results in different amino acid coding. Therefore, the regular gene is suppressed and the MYC gene is expressed.

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Did you know that the MYC gene has been linked to about 70,000 cancer deaths in the US per year? 

Here’s how it works:

One of the immunoglobulin genes on chromosome 2, 14, or 22 activates the MYC gene. This can spur the creation of lymphoid malignancies.

The MYC gene is amplified in many cancers like lung carcinoma and breast carcinoma.

http://mcb.asm.org/content/19/1/1.full

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Check out this video about the MYC gene

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Kinesin is a protein that moves things around the cell. That filament is a protein strand that gives the cell structure. That vesicle is a big blob full of cellular product that the cell wants to transport somewhere else. It is driven by ATP hydrolysis. (Source) (Video)

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MITOSIS

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Today in biology the teacher asked “why do chromosomes have to stick together?” And I whispered “because they’re bromosomes” and the guy next to me just about died laughing

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This is a photo of chromosomes with the MYC gene!

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Look at this awesome looking photo of the MYC antibody!!

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Check out this picture of MYC in DNA!

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The MYC gene causes many cancers. These include types of lung, colon, breast, brain, blood, and prostate cancers.

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What chromosome is your gene located on?

Thanks for asking! This gene is located on the 8th chromosome.

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The sunlight reflected on this wall looks like chromosomes preparing for mitosis.

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OMG! Check this out!

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Researchers uncover cancer-causing mechanism behind powerful human oncogene

The MYC gene causes cancer by suppressing a microRNA's expression and causing tumors and other types of cancerous effects.

Check out this link for more information!