Have you ever noticed unusual changes in your or someone else’s nails? While it's common to attribute nail abnormalities to everyday issues like injuries or infections, recent research suggests that these changes could signal more serious underlying health conditions. One area of study is the potential link between nail abnormalities and cancer risk. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered a connection that could revolutionise how we detect and diagnose certain cancers.
The BAP1 gene and nail abnormalities