# \#oncogenes

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## [Tumor Suppressor Genes vs. Oncogenes](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tumor-suppressor-genes-vs-oncogenes/8155)

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**Author:** [@Ishwarya.mohankumar](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Ishwarya.mohankumar)\
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**Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 7:41am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/tumor-suppressor-genes-vs-oncogenes/8155 "2025-10-09T07:41:28Z")

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Tumor suppressor genes: Genes that act like the body’s “brakes”—they slow down cell division, repair DNA damage, or trigger cell death. When these genes are damaged or turned off, cells can grow uncontrollably. Oncogene…