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A genetic change that makes lung cancer more likely to spread around the body has been pinpointed by US scientists.
The research, published in the journal Nature, could ultimately lead to new medicines to fight secondary tumours.
The discovery was made in mice but has been confirmed in human tumour samples.
A UK cancer charity said understanding why some lung cancers are more likely to spread is vital for developing better treatments.
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