Breast Cancer
Researchers identify new genetic marker for breast cancer
Published in Proteomics Weekly, March 17th, 2008
An international group of investigators led by scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and the National Cancer Institute has identified a new genetic marker of risk for breast cancer. Women with this DNA variation are at a 1.4 times greater risk of developing breast cancer compared to those without the variation. The findings are to be published online on March 3, 2008 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"These results are exciting because they point us to new molecular pathways that may be associated with breast cancer," said the head of the research team and the study's senior author, Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, Chief of...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Proteomics Weekly
Source: Proteomics Weekly (2008-03-17)
More Articles from Proteomics Weekly
- Colon Cancer
Health groups issue updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines - Apoptosis
New apoptosis study findings have been reported from K. Forster et al - Fusion Proteins
New fusion proteins study findings have been reported from University of Groningen - Fusion Proteins
Researchers at Nanjing Normal University release new data on fusion proteins - Fusion Proteins
Studies from University of Regensburg have provided new data on fusion proteins - Glioblastoma
Reports from University of Minnesota describe recent advances in glioblastoma - More from this issue of Proteomics Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
