Study reveals clues to cancer causes and potential for personalised treatment

Study reveals clues to cancer causes and potential for personalised treatment Analysis of thousands of tumours has unveiled a treasure trove of clues about the causes of cancer, representing a significant step towards the personalisation of treatment, a study suggests.

Researchers say that for the first time it is possible to detect patterns – called mutational signatures – in the DNA of cancers. The Independent

See also:

• Substitution mutational signatures in whole-genome–sequenced cancers in the UK population (abstract) Science
• Cancer: Huge DNA analysis uncovers new clues BBC News
• ‘Mindblowing’ gene discovery brings tailor-made cancer treatment a step closer The Daily Telegraph