Twelve academics from the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge have been ranked among the top female scientists in the world - with one claiming the top spot for Europe.
A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA ‘errors’ that increase an individual’s risk of developing the disease. ̽»¨Ö±²¥scientists involved say these errors may influence as many as 190 genes.
An international study of almost 120,000 women has newly identified five genetic variants affecting risk of breast cancer, all of which are believed to influence how breast cells respond to the female sex hormone oestrogen.