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07-03-2012, 09:50 PM
Using data from its unique online research platform, 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, has identified seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly associated with breast size, including three SNPs also correlated with breast cancer in a genome-wide association study (GWAS) now published online in BMC Medical Genetics.

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Jackie07
07-03-2012, 10:08 PM
Oldest Brother had described my 'chest' as a 'runway' when I was in high school. He'd had no idea what a true 'runway' would look like after my bi-lateral mastectomy!

Just hope the small-breasted women won't get misled to believe that they have lower risks because of the size...