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Gene Research May Lead to Cream Cure for Skin Cancer

  • December 6, 2012
  • Posted by: Spotscreen
  • Category: News
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A study led by Griffith University PhD student, Rebecca Grealy, is reported to show that a person’s genes can influence their risk of developing skin cancer. It also can have an impact as to the severity of the disease.

The 5-year study helped identify specific genes which may be responsible for causing skin cancer. As a result the researchers are hoping to develop a cream that could treat or cure skin cancer. Read More Here



Author: Spotscreen
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