Tuesday, July 7, 2009

International Study Links 3 Genes To Melanoma

International Study Links 3 Genes To Melanoma
A consortium of European and Australian scientists doing a genome-wide association study found three gene variants were strongly linked to melanoma risk: two of them had previously been linked to pigmentation, freckling and sun sensitivity, and one was a new discovery. The findings may explain why people with the most moles on their skin have the highest risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.