Molecular targets for breast cancer therapy and prevention
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Research focuses on genes associated with breast cancer pathogenesis and details how genetic research has developed breast cancer therapies that can be used for testing and treatment. Topics include the breast cancer oncogene ERBB2, the inhibition of tumor growth, and breast cancer chemoprevention.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2001
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A principle target of human immunity to malaria identified by molecular population genetic and immunological analysis
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Research was conducted on populations in Africa and Southeast Asia to identify protective cell immunity against malaria. Pathogen genes can be identified under selection and used to discover protective immunity to endemic pathogens.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2000
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Sane genetics for schizophrenia
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Analysis of several studies suggests several possible chromosome locations that appear to indicate schizophrenia susceptibility. This theory has remained controversial, but a genetic component for schizophrenia appears likely.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2000
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