Major study links 2 new genetic variants to breast cancer | EurekAlert! Science News - 0 views
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Lottie Peppers on 24 Feb 15A worldwide study of the DNA of 100,000 women has discovered two new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. The genetic variants are specifically linked to the most common form of breast cancer, oestrogen receptor positive, and provide important insights into how the disease develops.