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Science News for October 7, 2007


Researchers find new gene linked to breast cancer

A new study has identified a gene, HMMR, that may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer by more than a third. The research found that HMMR interacts with the well-known breast cancer gene BRCA1, suggesting a potential new pathway for further research.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalNature Genetics·DateOct 7, 2007