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Variant of Vitamin-D Receptor Gene Linked to Melanoma Risk

sciencecodex.com — A new analysis indicates an association between a gene involved in vitamin D metabolism and skin cancer. Published in the November 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study suggests that individuals with certain variants in a vitamin D-related gene, called BsmI

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  • inactive, on 09/22/2008, -0/+1i take vitamins every day
  • inactive, on 09/22/2008, -0/+1The action here is simple: if you are worried about skin cancer, go to your corner drugstore and buy some Vitamin D supplements. Take them every day for the rest of your life.

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