The genetics of breast and ovarian cancer [electronic resource] / Piri L. Welcsh.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Human population genetics I : evolution and variation: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2007Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (32 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Breast Neoplasms -- genetics | Genetics, Population | Ovarian Neoplasms -- geneticsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: General cancer genetics -- Tumor suppressor and oncogenes -- Knudson's 'two hit' hypothesis -- Genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer -- How much breast and ovarian cancer is inherited and the causes (genes responsible) -- Cancer risk in populations -- Factors that affect penetrance -- Mutation detection -- Risk reduction and prevention strategies.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.