Genetic Therapy and Breast Tumors

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Keywords
Secret of Life On the Brink Portraits of Modern Science Breast Cancer Tumor Cell Gene Bad gene Genetic DNA Code Replication Copying Protein Growth Factor Receptor Membrane Normal Abnormal Oncogene Number Aggressive Block Treatment Therapy Cure Antibody Shrink Switch On Off Mice Mouse Human Lethal Trial Dennis Slamon genetically engineered protein experimental protein antibodies genetic test genetic testing
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Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Genetic Therapy and Breast Tumors

Research by Dennis Slamon led to his discovery of the relationship between oncogenes and breast tumors and the possibility of using genetically engineered antibodies to treat cancer. For women who have a strong family history of breast cancer, genetic testing can provide an important early risk assessment. From the Secret of Life school video, On the Brink: Portraits of Modern Science.
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