Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Record gene haul points to better cancer screening

Record gene haul points to better cancer screening

Cancer cells are seen on a big screen connected to a microscope at the CeBit computer fair in Hanover.By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) - New research has nearly doubled the number of genetic variations implicated in breast, prostate and ovarian cancer, offering fresh avenues for screening at-risk patients and, potentially, developing better drugs. The bumper haul of 74 gene changes that can increase risks for the three hormone-related cancers, announced by scientists on Wednesday, is the result of the largest ever study of its kind. ...



Source: news.yahoo.com

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