CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news:

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Study reveals genetic balancing act between autoimmunity and cancer risk

Highlights

* An analysis of over 81,000 people with autoimmune hypothyroidism revealed genetic signals specific to the disorder and to thyroid function.

* Many of the hypothyroid-specific gene variants show a protective effect against skin cancer.

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