Study identifies 4 genetic variants linked to esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus

(Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) An international consortium co-led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia has identified four genetic variants associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer and its precursor, a condition called Barrett's esophagus.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news