Scientists have long known that whole genome duplication can have major consequences. Cells with extra DNA may stop functioning normally, become inactive, die, change into other cell types, accumulate age-related damage, or contribute to diseases, including cancer.
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Scientists discover why some DNA-doubled cells don’t die: Study
May 26, 2026Scientists have long known that whole genome duplication can have major consequences. Cells with extra DNA may stop functioning normally, become inactive, die, change into other cell types, accumulate age-related damage, or contribute to diseases, including cancer.