Researchers identify striking genomic signature shared by five types of cancer
Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have identified a striking signature in tumor DNA that occurs in five different types of cancer. The specific signature results from a chemical modification of DNA called methylation, which can control the expression of genes like a dimmer on a light switch. Based on this advance, the researchers hope to spur development of a blood test that can be used to diagnose a variety of cancers at early stages.