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Breast cancer
A cancer that forms in tissues of the breast. Breast cancers occur in both women and men, although male breast cancer is rare.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
King's birthday honours recognise experts in embryology and genetics
Former consultant embryologist Jane Blower was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours List alongside Professors Andrew Mumford, Bruce Whitelaw and Gareth Evans...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Genomic test may help some breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy
Patients diagnosed with breast cancer may be able to safely avoid chemotherapy if a genomic test indicates they are at low risk of their cancer returning, according to findings presented at a major cancer conference...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Abnormal protein activity may contribute to DNA damage in cancer cells
Overproduction of a DNA repair protein called EXO1 can trigger DNA damage and increase chemotherapy sensitivity in human cancer cells, a new study has reported...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
NHS pharmacogenomic test improved for patients of African ancestry
A routine genetic test used by the NHS to guide prescription of a common chemotherapeutic drug now includes a genetic variant more prevalent in people of African descent...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Potential new treatment target for triple-negative breast cancer
A gene normally active only in reproductive cells may drive genetic instability in aggressive breast cancers, offering a potential new treatment target...
Fertility treatment does not raise overall cancer risk in women
Women who have undergone fertility treatments show a similar incidence of cancer compared to women of the same age, according to a large Australian study...