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Key function of mutation in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer gene discovered

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It is widely known that mutations in the breast cancer susceptibility 1 (BRCA1) gene significantly increase the chance of developing breast and ovarian cancers, but the mechanisms at play are not fully understood. Now, researchers have shown that certain BRCA1 mutations result in excessive, uncontrolled DNA repair, which challenges the prior assumption that mutations in BRCA1 only contribute to breast cancer through a reduction in function.

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Tags: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Genes, Women's Health

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