Many other genetic variants have been tested, often with conflicting results when evaluated by more than one group or when variants with an apparent effect in carriers of BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations are ...

The product of a sixth, newly-cloned FA-associated gene has been linked to BRCA1, and may finally offer some insight into the mechanism by which FA increases cancer susceptibility. You have full ...

Tests for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been developed, which are linked to breast cancer." According to the National Cancer Institute of the United States government, BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1 ...

A landmark study found a specific mutation of the BRCA1 gene which could have begun with a single individual in Westray hundreds of years ago. Researchers found that about one in 100 people with ...

I underwent an oophorectomy at MD Anderson due to my BRCA1 gene mutation. To aid others who may share my BRCA-positive status, I felt compelled to craft this article and create a video.

Some of the genes that quickening or extended the age of menopause onset were also linked to cancer risk. This includes the ...