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  • April 2008
    • Gene Variants Increase Breast Cancer Risk

      Gene Variants Increase Breast Cancer Risk

      (Newser) - Scientists have identified versions of a gene that confer a 50% greater chance of developing estrogen-responsive tumors, Bloomberg reports. The study, published in Nature Genetics , found two common gene variants on chromosome 5 that correlated with higher incidences of the types of cancer that respond to estrogen levels. Genetic testing could indicate which women might benefit most from hormone-blocking therapy. More »

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  • March 2008

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