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Genetic link found between the immune system and lymphoma

Anne Li

People who inherit genetic changes which alter the function of their immune system are at increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma, a major new study reports. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, identified six new genetic changes that increase the risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma — one of the most common cancers in young adults. Many of the DNA changes seemed to affect the function of the immune system, and three had previously been associated with autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

See original article at: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171201090946.htm

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