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Genetic study challenges understanding of cancer predisposition

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Despite what was previously thought, new research has shown that genetic changes alone cannot explain why and where tumors grow in those with the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1). Understanding more about the factors involved could, in the future, facilitate early cancer detection in NF-1 patients and even point towards new treatments.

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Genetic study challenges understanding of cancer predisposition

Despite what was previously thought, new research has shown that genetic changes alone cannot explain why and where tumors grow in those with the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1). Understanding more about the factors involved could, in the future, facilitate early cancer detection in NF-1 patients and even point towards new treatments.

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New Research Sheds Light on the Complexities of Cancer Predisposition

Recent advancements in genetic research have shed light on the perplexities surrounding the development of tumors in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1), a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of tumors called neurofibromas and the presence of distinctive skin markings. While earlier theories predominantly attributed tumor formation to genetic changes alone, new findings from researchers affiliated with the Wellcome Sanger I…

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