Tag: basal cell carcinoma


June 26, 2012

Summertime Protection

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Loading... Loading... It’s summertime, you’ve got the beach chair, a trashy novel and sunscreen, but do you have your 23andMe results? As the days get longer and people squeeze in a little vacation time, our exposure to the sun's harmful rays goes up and so too does our need to protect [...]

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July 6, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Variants Near Tumor Suppressor Genes May Increase Risk For Brain And Skin Cancer

The 23andMe Blog

SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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January 20, 2009

SNPwatch: One Variation, Many Cancers

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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October 13, 2008

SNPwatch: Two DNA Variants Linked to Basal Cell Carcinoma, the Most Common Form of Skin Cancer

skincancer

SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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