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BRCA gene mutations in cancer

BRCA gene mutations in cancer is a research topic within Genetics. Science Explorer counts 29k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on genetic research related to BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, and their association with breast and ovarian cancer risk. It covers topics such as genetic testing, precision medicine, genomic medicine, and the impact of mutations on cancer susceptibility.

  • BRCA1
  • BRCA2
  • breast cancer
  • ovarian cancer
  • genetic testing
  • cancer risk
  • precision medicine
  • genomic medicine
  • mutation carriers
  • cancer susceptibility
Research works
29k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.2%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+9%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
53% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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