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12-Feb-2011

First Look at Prostate Cancer Genome Yields Insights

Title: First Look at prostate Cancer Genome Yields Insights Category: Health News Created: 2/9/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/10/2011

Prostate Cancer Genome Map Shows Genes Tied to Seven Tumor Types

A complete genetic map of prostate cancer has been charted for the first time by scientists, an achievement that may expand understanding of the disease and lead to new treatments.

Genetic code of prostate cancer mapped

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've mapped the genetic code of prostate cancer in a "transforming moment" in the study of the disease.

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