Liberate The Breast Cancer Genes

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Liberate The Breast Cancer Genes
On May 12, 2009, the ACLU and the Public Patent Foundation filed a suit on behalf of organizations and individuals representing over 150000 health professionals and women’s groups and individuals. The suit, against the US Patent Office and Myriad Genetics, seeks to invalidate breast cancer gene patents. For more information go to: Video produced for the ACLU by Joel Eng…

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Lung Cancer Risks Raised By Genetic Variations

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Lung Cancer Risks Raised By Genetic Variations
A research team led by scientists at MD Anderson Cancer Center report that 2 specific common inherited genetic variations are associated with increased risk of lung cancer for smokers and former smokers. Dr. Amos talks about how the findings are a major step forward in identifying those at high risk for non-small cell lung cancer and for understanding how smoking and genetic factors interact t…

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