A BRCA gene mutation ups your risk of these 4 cancers. Here's what to know.

Inheriting a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 puts you at higher risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Genetic ...

New DNA sequencing methods detect rare mutations acquired as bodies grow and age

Somatic mutations, the DNA changes that occur as our bodies grow and age, not only hold an important key to cancer but are ...

What Men Should Know If Breast Cancer Runs in Their Family

It’s easy to assume having a mom or grandmother with breast cancer doesn’t impact your own health, but that’s not the case.

Common leukemia mutation derails protein positioning during cell division, study reveals

Experts from the University of Nottingham have discovered how a common genetic mutation disrupts the positioning of a key ...
Nanowerk

Mutation: Types, Causes, Effects on Genes and Proteins, and Role in Disease

In simple terms: a mutation is a stable change in genetic sequence that can be copied when cells or viruses replicate. Most mutations have no detectable effect, some contribute to disease, and a small ...
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BRCA Tests Over 13 Years Old May Have Missed Mutation

Many people who underwent BRCA genetic testing more than 13 years ago may carry an undetected mutation linked to higher ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat dementia

Horizons moderator William Brangham explores more with Robert Kolker. I'm William Brangham and this is "Horizons." Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia.
Medical News Today

AML with FLT3 mutation: Symptoms, treatment, and outlook

Acute myeloid leukemia often involves a mutation of the FLT3 gene. Although this does not affect AML symptoms, it can affect the survival rate. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that ...