Ultra-rare functional variants reveal early-onset breast cancer risk genes and pathways in the UK Biobank and All of Us Research Program.
Researchers identified new genes linked to early-onset breast cancer beyond the well-known BRCA mutations, potentially helping more people understand their inherited risk.
Using ultra-rare variant analysis across two major biobanks, this study identified novel genes and biological pathways contributing to early-onset breast cancer risk. The findings expand the catalog of cancer susceptibility genes beyond established BRCA-associated loci.
What the study was
- Study design
- Population-based genetic analysis (UK Biobank + All of Us)
- Population
- Early-onset breast cancer patients from UK Biobank and All of Us
- Category
- Genomics/Precision Medicine
- Maturity
- Validated
- Journal
- American Journal of Human Genetics
Why it surfaced
Novel gene discovery for early-onset breast cancer risk in two large biobanks (AJHG). High relevance to both precision oncology and early detection watchlist topics.
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