It is known that the formation of large numbers of polyps in the colon has a high probability of developing into colon cancer, if left untreated. The large-scale appearance of polyps is often due to a hereditary cause, where the disease can occur in multiple family members. Now, a study from researchers led by University Hospital Bonn identifies genetic changes in the MSH3 gene in … Continue reading Previously unknown gene mutation in hereditary colon cancer identified.