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Deficient DNA Repair Capacity Associated With Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
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Deficiencies in the ability of cells to repair damaged DNA are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in the January 19 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
DNA repair is the system of defenses designed to protect the integrity of