Genetic 'spelling mistakes' that increase risk of common cancers determined
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 13:42
in Health & Medicine
More than 80 genetic 'spelling mistakes' that can increase the risk of breast, prostate and ovarian cancer have been found in a large, international research study. For the first time, the researchers also have a relatively clear picture of the total number of genetic alterations that can be linked to these cancers.