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Skin Nevus

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The mutation BrafV600E is found in 70 percent or more of benign birthmarks and moles in humans. Scientists believe the Braf mutation alone isn't enough to cause cancer. A variety of subsequent mutations identified in the present study, however, make melanomas possible.

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