Many gene mutations drive cancer
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The number of mutated genes that drive development of cancer is greater than previously thought, research shows.
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Dec. 10, 2004 -- A newly discovered gene mutation may make some people more vulnerable to depression. If confirmed by larger studies, the finding may shed new light on depression, which affects almost 19 million
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A gene known to give many Jewish women a high risk of cancer also puts many Hispanic women at high risk, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
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Increased levels of a cell chemical receptor called CXCR4 is needed for the spread of certain hereditary breast cancers, researchers report in the journal Cancer Cell.
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A genetic test marketed by Myriad Gentics is causing great concern among cancer and genetics experts.
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Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that causes an aggressive form of childhood leukemia and said on Thursday it may mean that drugs being developed for Alzheimer's disease could also provide a better treatment for the cancer.
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According to recent research, published in the journal Tobacco Control, Scientists have found a gene mutation that slows the body&#39;s ability to remove nicotine.
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Scientists identify four more genes that increase breast cancer risk using a method that could help improve tests.
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Approximately a decade ago, germline mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 were identified as the most common detectable causes of a hereditary predisposition to breast (and ovarian) cancer.
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The first genetic map of colon and   breast cancer shows that nearly 200 mutated genes -- most of   them previously unknown -- help tumors start, grow and spread,   U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
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Data on nearly a million families suggest that mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes -- which are strongly linked to some breast cancers -- may also confer a slight
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French and American scientists said  Wednesday they have identified a "Jekyll and Hyde" type of  cancer gene that could lead to better ways to diagnose and  treat the disease.
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Certain gene variations greatly increase a manâs risk of developing prostate cancer, a new study finds. But tests for them may be of limited use to patients, experts say.
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Researchers find a strong association between body mass index and a variety of cancers.
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A family of enzymes may trigger cancer by sabotaging cell memory, research suggests.
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Scientists have discovered that a key cancer gene also plays a role in repairing damaged nerve cells.
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Gene mutations linked to breast cancer may pose less danger than previously believed, a new study shows.