Scientists Find Clues In Fanconi Anemia
The discovery of two new genes that cause Fanconi anemia suggest the rare disease is linked to a DNA repair system that normally keeps people healthy, according to a new study. The new findings also add evidence to a link between Fanconi anemia and mutations in genes that increase a woman's risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
Fanconi anemia is very uncommon, affecting perhaps 500 people nationally, including several Oregon families — most notably the family of University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer.