Scientists Pinpoint New Breast Cancer Genes

Scientists said on Thursday they had pinpointed four new genes believed to be involved in the development of breast cancer. By examining tissue from 53 breast cancer tumors and cells grown in the laboratory, researchers at the University of Cambridge in England narrowed down the search for the genes that that could provide a basis for new treatments for the disease. "By using the latest in DNA technology we've been able to pinpoint four new genes likely to be involved in the development of breast cancer," said Professor Carlos Caldas, who headed the research team.

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