Andrew Lane, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (IMAGE) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Caption A group of Boston scientists, including researcher Dr. Andrew Lane at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, offer a genetic explanation for the age-old conundrum of why cancer is more common in males than females. Credit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.