The Gene Factor:
Gene BRCA1
This brief profile of the BRCA gene, an important cancer-related gene, is an example of significant research in the history of cancer genetics. Topics for additional student research are:
- Arthur Knudson
- BRCA2
- genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2
For more information, at other Web sites...
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Breast Cancer Gene
Testing — prevention information plus information on BRCA1 and BRCA2, from the Mayo Clinic.
Genetics and Cancer — contains information on many topics, including BRCA genes, from OncoLink® at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
Alfred G. Knudson, Jr., M.D. Ph.D. — professional information from the Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Fox Chase Cancer Center — home page of the Philadelphia cancer treatment center.
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Life Science — The reading
explains the role of BRCA1 in hereditary cancer.
5.5
The reading describes the role of a gene, BRCA1, in the overall development of cancer.
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