Human uterus colonized by clones with cancer-driving mutations that arise early in life
Friday, April 24, 2020 - 09:40
in Biology & Nature
Many cells in the inner lining of the uterus carry 'cancer-driving' mutations that frequently arise early in life, report scientists. The research team conducted whole-genome sequencing of healthy human endometrium, providing a comprehensive overview of the rates and patterns of DNA changes in this tissue.