Science News for April 3, 2010

Only women with Western Swedish breast cancer gene run higher risk of ovarian cancer

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg found that women with a known Western Swedish mutation in the BRCA1 gene have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The study suggests that women without this mutation do not face an elevated risk, and provides clarity for targeted screenings.

SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalActa Oecologica·DateApr 3, 2010

Gone with the wind: Far-flung pine pollen still potent miles from the tree

Research finds that long-distance pine pollen can travel up to 1800 miles and still germinate, making it difficult to prevent transgenic traits from spreading to wild counterparts. This has profound implications for the approval of genetically modified trees.

SourceNational Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent)·JournalAmerican Journal of Botany·DateApr 3, 2010

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