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Your body is made up of trillions of cells. Each cell contains a nucleus which houses your chromosomes - coils of DNA that contain the genetic materials of life. Learn about chromosomes DNA and the inheritance patterns (dominant recessive x-linked) that a

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To date, most inherited cases of breast cancer have been associated with two genes: BRCA1, which stands for BReast CAncer gene one, and BRCA2, or BReast CAncer gene two. The function of these genes is to keep breast cells growing normally and to prevent any cancer cell growth. But when these genes contain abnormalities, or mutations, they are associated with an increased breast cancer risk. Abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes may account for up to 10% of all breast cancers. Read More