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Gene blamed for allergies, asthma may protect against breast cancer

(Science Daily) UPDATED 2009-10-19

Some scientists are expressing concern that experimental drugs to treat allergies and asthma may unknowingly increase the risk of breast cancer. Researchers say that the gene SYK has been linked to an increased risk of allergic symptoms, and they worry that some scientists are developing medications that could suppress the gene. But the gene also appears to help the body prevent the spread of breast cancer, and the study's authors say that more research on SYK is needed before any experimental allergy and asthma drugs are approved. Read full story >

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