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14th July - Gene Link to Cancers

A gene has been linked to 70% of hard-to-treat breast cancers which are resistant to hormone therapies, in US research.

Genetics ImageThe study published in Nature used a new technique which tested hundreds of genes at once, rather than one at a time.

Scientists said there was "a lot of potential for significant impact" if drugs could be developed.

Cancer Research UK said it would be interesting to see where the study led.

Read more on the BBC website.