Damage to the DNA (red) in the nuclei (blue) of normal cells in the milk ducts of a BRCA mutation carrier was identified using immunofluorescence. (IMAGE)

Weill Cornell Medicine

Damage to the DNA (red) in the nuclei (blue) of normal cells in the milk ducts of a BRCA mutation carrier was identified using immunofluorescence.

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Damage to the DNA (red) in the nuclei (blue) of normal cells in the milk ducts of a BRCA mutation carrier was identified using immunofluorescence.

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Dr. Priya Bhardwaj

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