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In a breakthrough study, researchers at the University of the Witswatersrand have discovered two breast cancer genes that occur in black South African women, paving the way for the development of novel treatments for the African demographic. (AFP)
AFRICAN CANCER GENETICS

Breakthrough research finds two new breast cancer genes in black women in South Africa

The study highlights the need for more research to focus on African demographics on the continent to personalise treatments

  • Aarti Bhana
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