Analysis identifies 50 new genomic regions associated with kidney cancer risk

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/press-releases/2024/genomic-analysis-kidney-cancer-risk In a new analysis of genetic susceptibility to kidney cancer, an international team of researchers has identified 50 new areas across the genomeExit Disclaimer that are associated with the risk of developing kidney cancer. These insights could one day be used to advance our understanding of the molecular basis of kidney cancer, inform screening efforts for those at highest risk, and identify new drug targets. The study was led by scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).