Study Discovers 72 Genetic Mutations Linked to Hereditary Breast Cancer
Future research
“Given the size of these studies, we expected that we would find a lot of new breast cancer risk variants, but the studies tell us a lot more about which genes are involved, revealing many previously unsuspected genes and genetic mechanisms underlying breast carcinogenesis. This should provide guidance for a lot of future research,” said Professor Kraft. Currently, cancer genetic studies in African Americans, Africans, and many other populations are underway.
