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Breast cancer type 1 (BRCA1) is a human tumor suppressor gene, found in all humans. Its protein, also called by the synonym BRCA1, is responsible for repairing DNA. ibreakstock/Shutterstock.com

Gene‑editing technique CRISPR identifies dangerous breast cancer mutations

Jay Shendure, University of Washington; Greg Findlay, University of Washington, and Lea Starita, University of Washington

Mutations in BRCA genes are linked to the early onset of breast and ovarian cancers. But the effect of most mutations is unclear. Now new research can distinguish harmless from dangerous mutations.

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