Gene mapping reveals soy's dynamic, differing roles in breast cancer

(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Scientists at Illinois map genes affected by phytonutrients in soy, find that minimally processed soy flour suppresses breast cancer, while purified isoflavones stimulate genes that accelerate tumor growth, raising questions about soy supplements' safety for postmenopausal women.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news