Sequencing for germline mutations in Swedish breast cancer families reveals novel breast cancer risk genes

Abstract Identifying genetic cancer risk factors will lead to improved genetic counseling, cancer prevention and cancer care. Analyzing families with a strong history of breast cancer (BC) has been a successful method to identify genes that contribute to the disease. This has led to discoveries of h...

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Main Authors: Hafdis T. Helgadottir, Jessada Thutkawkorapin, Kristina Lagerstedt-Robinson, Annika Lindblom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94316-z