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First genes spotted for testicular cancer

Scientists in Britain said they have found the first genes that are associated with testicular cancer, the commonest form of cancer for men between age of 15 to 45. Telltale variants in chromosomes 5, 6 and 12 are linked to the increased risk of the disease, according to their study, which compared the genetic code of 730 men who had testicular cancer with those of healthy men.