Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

Source: News Medical Life Science, September 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.

Dr Mitchell Stark from UQ’s Frazer Institute said nodular melanoma only accounts for around 14 per cent of invasive melanoma cases, but the aggressive subtype is the largest contributor to melanoma deaths.

The research project analysed 500 genes already associated with melanoma and cancer risk.
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