Examining 12 major types of cancer, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified 127 repeatedly mutated genes that appear to drive the development and progression of a range of tumours. The discovery sets the stage for devising new diagnostic tools and more personalised cancer treatments. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Kandoth C, et al. Mutational landscape and significance across 12 major cancer types. Nature. 2013 Oct 17;502(7471):333-9. PMID: 24132290
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