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An information-theoretic analysis of genetics, gender and age in cancer patients.
PloS one - 9 Apr 2008
Atwal Gurinder Singh, Rabadán Raúl, Lozano Guillermina, Strong Louise C, Ruijs Mariëlle W G, Schmidt Marjanka K, van't Veer Laura J, Nevanlinna Heli, Tommiska Johanna, Aittomäki Kristiina, Bougeard Gaelle, Frebourg Thierry, Levine Arnold J, Bond Gareth L
Abstract excerpt
Germline genetics, gender and hormonal-signaling pathways are all well described modifiers of cancer risk and progression. Although an improved understanding of how germline genetic variants interact with other cancer risk factors may allow better prevention and treatment of human cancer, measuring and quantifying these interactions is challenging. In other areas of research, Information Theory has been used to...
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