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Scientists have discovered gene mutations that are the main cause of the inherited version of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. In addition, the researchers found that the same mutations play a significant role in high-risk forms of non-inherited neuroblastoma, the more common form of the disease.

Men age 75 and older should not be screened for prostate cancer, and younger men should discuss the benefits and harms of the prostate-specific antigen test with their clinicians before being tested, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Rosetta Genomics Ltd, Israel and Jersey City, NJ, reports its molecular test based on proprietary microRNA technology has been approved for clinical use by the New York State Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program.

BioTrove Inc, Woburn, Mass, and Gene Express Inc, Toledo, Ohio, have received a two-year National Institutes of Health grant for their proposed novel research of genetic biomarkers for lung cancer.