Specific Gene Increases Susceptibility To Breast Cancer

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 05/06/2008 - 08:30

Recent whole-genome scans have identified novel risk genes for many common diseases, challenging researchers to determine how these genes contribute to disease.

A new study provides molecular insights into a breast cancer risk factor.


 

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