Genetic testing for cancer-risk variants to be offered to people with Orkney and Shetland ancestry
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Genetic testing for cancer-risk variants to be offered to people with Orkney and Shetland ancestry

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 4 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘Viking gene’ cancer risk testing to be rolled out across Scotland
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and NHS North of Scotland are launching a screening programme for individuals with ancestral links to Westray and Whalsay. By identifying specific BRCA gene variants through a simple saliva test, the initiative allows people to access preventative care and counselling before they become unwell.
Source: STV News Scotland
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