A new study from the University of Colorado Cancer Center explores the effects of chromosomal translocation ("the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes") on personalized cancer care. Professor Jing Wang, lead author of this study explains that chromosomal translocations have a substantial impact on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer. While numerous challenges abound, including accurately describing the function of the translocations, along with discovering which which translocations cause cancer, "today's challenge may be tomorrow's cure."
To read more on this study, click here.
Study mentioned: Wang JH. Mechanisms and impacts of chromosomal translocations in cancers. Front Med. 2012 Aug 4 [Epub ahead of print]. PMID 22865120
No comments:
Post a Comment