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Surprising Genetic Connections Discovered Between Breast Size And Breast Cancer

11 months agoHealth : Medical News Today

Using data from its unique online research platform, 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, has identified seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly associated with breast size, including three SNPs also correlated with breast cancer in a genome-wide association study (GWAS) now published online in BMC Medical Genetics. These findings make the first concrete genetic link between breast size and breast cancer risks.
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Genetic Discoveries Related To Male Pattern Baldness

Health : Medical News Today (11 months ago)

Using data from its unique online research platform, 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, has contributed to the finding of six novel genetic associations for early onset male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in a g... Read Post

Risk Prediction For Breast Cancer Not Substantially Improved By Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms

Health : Medical News Today (5 years ago)

Recently identified genetic markers, called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), that are associated with a small but statistically significant increase in the risk of breast cancer do not appear to substantially improve the accu... Read Post

23andMe discovers surprising genetic connections between breast size and breast cancer

Academics / General Science : Science Codex (11 months ago)

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – (July 2, 2012) – Using data from its unique online research platform, 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, has identified seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly associated with breast... Read Post


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