Cancer The articles “The Cancer Killer,” “Insurance,” and “The Enemy Within” all highlighted many concerns and problems that arise with cancer. They not only introduce medical aspects, but also the societal aspects as well. The articles also told of many procedures and ideas that are currently being studied and tested, and they highlighted many important breakthroughs. “The Cancer Killer” was based on new research and development of the p53 gene, and how it affects cancer. It is a very important gene that when healthy, keeps cells on track. However, when a mutation occurs, many serious problems can develop. The p53 gene was discovered in 1979 by David Lane of the University of Delaware and Arnold Levine of Princeton University. It wasn't until 1982 that biologists isolated the gene and found that it seemed to cause cancer. In 1989 Levine and Volgelstein fou....

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