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Polyclonality of BRAF mutations in acquired melanocytic nevi

The polyclonality of BRAF mutations in melanocytic nevi suggests that mutation of BRAF may not be an initial event in melanocyte transformation, according to a new brief communication published online September 14 in the ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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As rates rise, researchers find better way to identify melanoma

University of Rochester Medical Center researchers found a new protein produced excessively in malignant melanoma, a discovery that is particularly relevant as skin cancer rates climb dramatically among young women.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 17, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Genome-wide survey nets key melanoma gene

One might call it a tale of two melanocytes. Given the same genetic mutation, why does one melanocyte shut down growth and become a relatively benign mole, while another rages out of control and develops into deadly melanoma?

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Feb 07, 2008 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (12) | comments 0


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