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‘Jumping gene’ helps explain elevated pancreatic cancer risk in French-Canadians

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Researchers at McGill University have discovered a centuries-old genetic mutation that helps to explain why some French‑Canadians in Quebec are at an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer. Until quite recently, standard genetic tests have not been able to identify this “jumping gene” cause.

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