Disease-Causing Genes

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A look at the process of identifying disease-causing genes. The author examines the advantages of such progress for both individuals and the general population. The author argues that families with a high risk of colon cancer will benefit from this type of knowledge.

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"Cancers come from the interplay of multiple changes, or mutations, in several different genes, in combination with environmental factors such as diet or lifestyle. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer in the United States, (Digestive Health Specialists, 1995). More than 500,000 people worldwide (HHMI, 1995) and 131,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer each year. Unfortunately, more than 54,000 Americans die each year from this disease. Colorectal Cancer strikes men and women nearly equally, (The Associated Press, 1998)."

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