Gene-editing technique CRISPR identifies dangerous breast cancer mutations
Jay Shendure, University of Washington; Greg Findlay, University of Washington, and Lea Starita, University of…
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Paper identifies genes associated with risk for aggressive breast cancer
A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has identified specific genes associated…
Improving survival in pancreatic cancer with platinum-based chemotherapy
A small study of adults with the most common form of pancreatic cancer adds to…
Ovarian cancer drug shows promise in pancreatic cancer patients with BRCA mutation
A targeted therapy that has shown its power in fighting ovarian cancer in women including…
Multigene testing replacing BRCA tests for breast cancer risk, researcher says
The use of genetic tests aimed at detecting the presence of mutations in the BRCA1…
Study links breast cancer to the body’s internal clock
For years, doctors have associated the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk…
When a genetic test result for breast cancer comes out of the blue
By Deborah Smith, UNSW Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer who learn they carry a…
EDC4 gene involved in familial breast cancer
An international research consortium led by Dr Jordi Surrallés, director of the Genetics Service at…
Link between BRCA1 and Ewing sarcoma found
Scientists with the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute at UT Health San Antonio have discovered…
Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically, finds new study
Mutations in known breast cancer genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 are identified in only…