"Groundbreaking Study Reveals 11 Genes Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer"
Scientists have identified 11 genes associated with aggressive prostate cancer in the largest study of its kind. Men carrying mutations in these genes have a twofold increased risk of developing life-threatening prostate cancer. The discovery could lead to improved cancer screening tools and targeted gene therapies. The study analyzed the genes of over 17,500 men with prostate cancer from various countries and found that mutations in genes such as BRCA2, ATM, and NBN were strongly associated with severe cases of prostate cancer. The findings highlight the importance of genetic testing in identifying individuals at risk and potentially enabling earlier targeted treatment.