Gene alteration identified that predisposes to syndrome with high risk of cancer

Monday, January 3, 2011 - 13:40 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have identified a new genetic alteration that predisposes individuals to Cowden syndrome, a rare disorder that is characterised by high risks of breast, thyroid and other cancers, according to preliminary research published in the December 22/29 issue of JAMA...

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