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Genomics plays a vital role in driving Québec's economic future. That is why Génome Québec aims at advancing knowledge in genomics by funding major research projects. In this section, you will discover all the latest achievements in the field of genomics.
Quebec researchers and international collaborators identify a new breast cancer gene
Apr. 28, 2015
A Québec research team played a key role in an international study led by the University of Toronto and Pomeranian Medical University in Poland that identified a new breast cancer gene.
Breast cancer preventive therapies by genetic screening
Apr. 9, 2015
According to a study of more than 65,000 women, a test for a wide range of genetic risk factors could improve doctors’ ability to work out which women are at increased risk of developing breast cancer.