Back to BRCA: the discovery of a breast cancer risk gene
07 Oct 2024 In 1994, a landmark paper identified a gene – BRCA1 – that significantly increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers when faulty. Thirty years on...
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International collaboration identifies new breast cancer susceptibility genes
17 Aug 2023 A large-scale international collaboration has identified new genes associated with breast cancer that could eventually be included in tests to...
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Nine Cambridge scientists among the new 2022 Fellows announced by the Royal Society
10 May 2022 The nine Cambridge researchers were all selected for their exceptional contributions to science.
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Genetic tool can identify Asian women at higher risk of breast cancer
31 Jul 2020 A genetic study in Asian women, led by Malaysian scientists in collaboration with Singapore and the University of Cambridge, has revealed that a...
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Major study of genetics of breast cancer provides clues to mechanisms behind the disease
23 Oct 2017 Seventy-two new genetic variants that contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer have been identified by a major international collaboration...
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Family history and location of genetic fault affect risk for carriers of key breast and ovarian cancer genes
20 Jun 2017 A large scale study of women carrying faults in important cancer genes should enable doctors to provide better advice and counselling for treatments...
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Breast cancer genetic variants found to alter how cells respond to oestrogen
29 Feb 2016 An international study of almost 120,000 women has newly identified five genetic variants affecting risk of breast cancer, all of which are believed...
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Genetic screening could improve breast cancer prevention
09 Apr 2015 A test for a wide range of genetic risk factors could improve doctors’ ability to work out which women are at increased risk of developing breast...
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Fifteen new breast cancer genetic risk ‘hot-spots’ revealed
09 Mar 2015 Scientists have discovered 15 previously unknown genetic ‘hot-spots’ that can increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to...
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Exposure to X-Rays raises risk of breast cancer in young women with BRCA faults
07 Sep 2012 Women with faults in BRCA genes are more likely to develop breast cancer if they are exposed to chest X-rays before they are 30, according to a study...
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