What are tumour-suppressor genes?

Normal genes that slow cell division, fix DNA errors, or warn cells when to die are known as tumour suppressor genes (a process known as apoptosis or programmed cell death). When tumour suppressor genes malfunction, cells can proliferate out of control, leading to cancer. 

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