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Spain allows embryo selection to screen for cancer genes

Health authorities in Spain said Wednesday they had authorised the genetic screening of pre-implantation embryos to ensure they do not carry genes that might cause cancer.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Gene alteration identified that predisposes to syndrome with high risk of cancer

Researchers have identified a new genetic alteration that predisposes individuals to Cowden syndrome, a rare disorder that is characterized by high risks of breast, thyroid and other cancers, according to preliminary research ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 21, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0