New genetic insights into mesothelioma

(Brigham and Women's Hospital) In a comprehensive genomic analysis using more than 200 mesothelioma tumors, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital have found previously unknown genetic alterations, including some that may be clinically actionable, as well as others that may improve diagnostics, screening and predictions about outcomes for patients. The team's results are published this week in Nature Genetics. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)

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