Meaning of Angelina Jolie gene | Babel Free

Definitions

The BRCA1 gene, in which mutations may lead to certain cancers.

informal

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“[Headline] Briton has his prostate removed to beat cancer risk from 'Jolie gene'”

“Scientists from the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) in San Antonio published work that provides deeper insight into how the Angelina Jolie gene, BRCA1, functions in normal breast tissue and how its loss results in breast cancer.”

“And yet, it does grate on me when there’s a news story about BRCA and it’s called “the Angelina Jolie gene”, because it just contributes to people not knowing the real name for it. It’s lazy, and it’s inaccurate, too. BRCA1 and BRCA2 aren’t genes you have or don’t have. Everyone has the gene.”

“MEN with the 'Angelina Jolie gene' should be given annual prostate cancer checks in a bid to find early signs of the disease, leading scientists say. Institute of Cancer Research experts said men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations were at such high risk they would benefit from screening.”

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