Fusion gene contributes to glioblastoma progression
Fusion genes are common chromosomal aberrations in many cancers, and can be used as prognostic markers and drug targets in clinical practice.
Jan 9, 2013
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Fusion genes are common chromosomal aberrations in many cancers, and can be used as prognostic markers and drug targets in clinical practice.
Jan 9, 2013
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Approximately one in 20 patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) has chromosomal aberrations targeting the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene. This has considerable implications for treatment because these patients ...
Dec 12, 2012
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Scientists have successfully sequenced the genome of a baby in the womb without tapping its protective fluid sac. This non-invasive approach to obtaining the fetal genome is reported in the June 6 issue of Science Translational ...
Jun 6, 2012
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According to a new study, children exposed to high levels of the common air pollutant naphthalene are at increased risk for chromosomal aberrations (CAs), which have been previously associated with cancer. These include chromosomal ...
May 29, 2012
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(HealthDay) -- Extensive intratumor heterogeneity, seen in samples obtained from renal carcinomas, may lead to underestimation of the tumor genomics based on single tumor-biopsy samples, according to a study published in ...
Mar 8, 2012
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A healthy genome is characterized by 23 pairs of chromosomes, and even a small change in this structure such as an extra copy of a single chromosome can lead to severe physical impairment. So it's no surprise ...
Jan 23, 2012
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