Rong Li, Ph.D., at UT Health San Antonio (IMAGE)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Rong Li, Ph.D., at UT Health San Antonio

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Researchers at UT Health San Antonio, led by Rong Li, Ph.D., found a new, previously unrecognized function of the BRCA1 gene. When faulty, BRCA1 is associated with increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

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