Gene Variations May Predict Risk Of Breast Cancer In Women

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sun, 05/04/2008 - 20:15

According to a recent study, variations of the adiponectin gene, which regulates a number of metabolic processes, may increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.

This discovery is an important step forward in cancer genetics research, as it could help experts develop a future genetic testing model to more accurately predict a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.


 

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