A recent study has developed a novel method to analyze genetic variations in families with a high incidence of breast cancer. By examining 1,218 genetic variants in 12 families, the research identified 80 genes linked to an increased risk of the disease. It also highlighted the significant—yet previously overlooked—roles of peroxisomal and mitochondrial pathways in breast cancer predisposition and patient survival.
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