Scientists have identified a genetic flaw which can increase the risk of ovarian cancer.

科学家发现了一个可能导致卵巢癌的基因缺陷。

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The research would allow the drugs to be used on tumours which do not have this genetic flaw, by effectively ‘recreating’ the defect.

这项研究在于让药物作用于没有遗传基因缺陷的肿瘤，使它出现“缺陷”。

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A genetic flaw that's often found in a type of brain tumour may stop the cells from fixing damage to their DNA, findings from a new US study suggest.

美国的一项新研究结果揭示，在一种脑肿瘤中经常发现的基因缺陷可能阻止细胞对DNA的损伤。

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Most appear to be some type of genetic flaw that manifests itself in the form of a knoblike outgrowth.

NPR: Excerpt: 'A Splintered History Of Wood'

One or two cells are removed from each embryo, and tested to see if they have the genetic flaw responsible for the existing child's illness.

BBC: Embryology Bill: The key points

While some experts insist Syndrome X is a disease and that a genetic flaw is the cause, others argue Syndrome X is merely a precursor to other ailments, including heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.

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