‘Gene deserts’ are linked with breast cancer, research suggests Single-letter changes within long stretches of non-coding DNA affect how DNA loops together, physically interacting with target genes to influence their expression.…
Latest trials do not support link between bisphosphonate use and reduced breast cancer risk Randomised controlled trials fail to confirm association between osteoporosis treatments and decreased breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.…
Use of newer oral contraceptives linked to higher breast cancer risk Oral contraceptive use is associated with a 50% increased risk of breast cancer compared with no use or former use.…