RandomGuy
04-04-2013, 02:13 PM
More than 80 genetic markers that can increase the risk of developing breast, prostate or ovarian cancer have been found in the largest study of its kind.
The DNA of 200,000 people - half of them with cancer and half without - was compared, revealing an individual's inherited risk of the diseases.
British scientists, who led the research, believe it could lead to a DNA screening test within five years.
more at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21945812
We are just about there.
Do you take the test, when it becomes available?
Do you give it to your kids?
What do you do with the information?
GATTICA here we come.
My answers:
Yes, yes, yes, and prevent as much cancer as possible.
The DNA of 200,000 people - half of them with cancer and half without - was compared, revealing an individual's inherited risk of the diseases.
British scientists, who led the research, believe it could lead to a DNA screening test within five years.
more at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21945812
We are just about there.
Do you take the test, when it becomes available?
Do you give it to your kids?
What do you do with the information?
GATTICA here we come.
My answers:
Yes, yes, yes, and prevent as much cancer as possible.