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‘Ginger gene’ link to skin cancer risk, study shows

An inherited “ginger gene” associated with red hair, pale skin, and freckles is directly linked to the genetic risk of developing skin cancer, new evidence has shown for the first time.

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DNA research a new approach to breast cancer

The latest breast cancer research could lead to more personalised care and help further understanding of its causes, scientists say.

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'Highly individual' DNA analysis forms basis of new approach to breast cancer

The latest breast cancer research could lead to more personalised care for patients and help further understanding of the causes of the disease, scientists said.

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Major black fever breakthrough by Irish scientists

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Research links leukaemia to ageing

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Tapeworm inside brain for 4 years

Sugar-coated bacteria may help in fight against cancer, says UCC

A spoonful of sugar, as any parent knows, helps the medicine go down — but it could also play a key role in preventing cancer and serious infections.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012

Cocaine could cause irreversible braindamage, says study

TAKING cocaine could cause irreversible brain damage, scientists warned yesterday.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2004

Cocaine abuse could cause 'brain damage'

Taking cocaine could cause irreversible brain damage, scientists warned today.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2004

Human Genome Project ends as scientists complete book of life

SCIENTISTS today said they had finished writing the “book of life,” the three billion letters of DNA that make up the human genome.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2003

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