2 New Genetic Variants Linked To Breast Cancer
Friday, February 6, 2015 - 02:10
in Health & Medicine
A worldwide study of the DNA of 100,000 women has discovered two new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. The genetic variants are specifically linked to the most common form of breast cancer, oestrogen receptor positive, and provide important insights into how the disease develops. Scientists believe screening women for all the genetic variants so far identified could eventually pick out those at highest risk of breast cancer and improve strategies for preventing the disease. The study was led by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and is published today (Thursday) in Human Molecular Genetics. read more