Tag Archive: Sweden

‘Genetic link’ to breast cancer

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Researchers say they have identified a series of gene variations which together may play a role in the development of a common breast cancer.  A study of women in Finland and Sweden found… Continue reading

Clinical trials benefit patients

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Many Irish breast cancer patients are benefiting from being able to join clinical trials that were not available in this country before, a major international conference on breast cancer in Galway has heard. Prof… Continue reading

Gene that plays key role in cancer identified

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Karolinska Institutet scientists have identified a gene that regulates the activity of another gene called p53, which protects against cancer. Writing about their work in the journal Molecular Cell, the researchers have revealed the… Continue reading