Scientists unlock breast cancer gene's secret

Scientists have uncovered one of the breast cancer-causing secrets of a gene that blights the lives of generations of related women.

Scientists unlock breast cancer gene's secret

Scientists have uncovered one of the breast cancer-causing secrets of a gene that blights the lives of generations of related women.

The faulty gene not only causes breast cancer in up to 60% of those who inherit it, but also raises the risk of ovarian and prostate cancer.

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