Cancer doesn't sleep: MYC oncogene disrupts clock, metabolism in cancer cells

Myc is a cancer-causing gene responsible for disrupting the normal 24-hour internal rhythm and metabolic pathways in cancer cells. Researchers have found that MYC protein may affect circadian rhythm and metabolism by promiscuously binding to promoter regions in key genes for maintaining these daily cycles.

Originally published at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150917135002.htm