August 04, 2005

New Breast Cancer Genes Found

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. (Reuters)

Posted by hdiaries on August 4, 2005 10:32 PM