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Breast cancer by age: Study reveals early mutations that predict patient outcomes
A study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys, USA, has found that in young…
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New, precise, and efficient DNA sequencing method may lead to easier testing and earlier cancer detection
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, have invented…
The use of genomic sequencing panels to personalise cancer treatment is beneficial in only 5% of the patients in whom they are currently used
In recent years, the use of genomic sequencing panels in cancer treatment has become widespread.…
Ovarian cancer study identifies key genes for potential treatments
New research is increasing our understanding about why some women with the most lethal form…
Researchers reveal mechanism of protection against breast and ovarian cancer
In a new paper published in Nature, researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UK, have outlined…
Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening
Rates of colorectal cancer are high despite widespread adoption of screening programmes in many high-income…
First randomised controlled trial of genetic counselling for familial and inherited colorectal cancer shows significant improvements in patient empowerment
Genetic counselling is essential when dealing with individuals who are affected by, or at risk…
‘Revolutionary’ research discovers new cause of cancer comes from inside us
Australian cancer researchers have made an important new connection between a person’s cancer risk and…
Gene-editing technique could speed up study of cancer mutations
Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumour development. However,…
Unique insights into differences between primary and metastatic cancer by large-scale DNA data analyses
Cancer is caused by DNA changes that cause a cell to gradually change from benign…