Decoding the BAP1 Gene: How Family History Can Influence Tumor Risks
A group of doctors and scientists from Europe and the UK got together to create guidelines to help people with changes to their BAP1 gene. This gene helps prevent tumors in our bodies. Changes in this gene can make people more likely to get different kinds of tumors, like mesothelioma. These changes run in families and are passed down from parents. BAP1 Gene Changes and Their Link to Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure, but having certain BAP1 gene changes can make someone more susceptible to this disease. These gene changes are passed down in families and can be tested for. If someone has the gene change, their family members can also…