Scientists reveal origin of cancer risk gene was 18th century family from remote Scots island

Press/Media: Research

Period6 Jun 2024

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleScientists reveal origin of cancer risk gene was 18th century family from remote Scots island
    Media name/outletDaily Mail
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date6/06/24
    PersonsJim Wilson
  • TitleGene variant with higher risk of cancer more common in people with Whalsay heritage, study finds
    Media name/outletShetland News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date6/06/24
    PersonsJim Wilson
  • TitleSecond faulty cancer gene discovered on Shetland island
    Media name/outletBBC News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date6/06/24
    PersonsJim Wilson
  • TitleFolk with Whalsay ancestry at higher cancer risk
    Media name/outletShetland Times
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date6/06/24
    PersonsJim Wilson