CNIO participates in a study that defines the most important genes that increase breast cancer risk
E-Mail IMAGE: From left to right, CNIO researchers Belén Herráez, Anna González-Neira, Rosario Alonso, Nuria Álvarez, Ana Osorio, Rocío Núñez, Guillermo Pita, and Javier Benítez... view more Credit: A. Garrido, CNIO Genetic inheritance affects the likelihood of developing breast cancer. Some genes are already known to increase cancer risk; other genes are suspected to be involved, but not to what extent. It is crucial to clarify this issue to improve prevention since it opens the way to more personalised follow-up and screening programs. A large international consortium, w...
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