Scientists discover a mechanism involved in the expansion processes of renal carcinoma
Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects 1 in 36,000 people. The mutation of a gene, called VHL, predisposes the person to the development of multiple tumors and cysts throughout his or her life. While most are benign, one is malignant and is the leading cause of death among these patients: renal cell...