Cancer Genetic Blueprint Revealed - Democratic Underground

supernova

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Fri Nov-07-08 07:27 PM
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Cancer Genetic Blueprint Revealed

Scientists have decoded the complete DNA of a cancer patient and traced her disease to its genetic roots.

The Washington University team identified 10 gene mutations which appeared key to the development of the woman's acute myeloid leukaemia.

Just two of these had been linked to the disease before.

The sequencing technique, described in the journal Nature, could be applied to other cancers and aid the design of targeted drugs.

more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7706487.stm

I find this very fascinating. According to this article, it's like we've heretofore only been looking at maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the genetic causes of cancer.

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Sat Nov-08-08 12:30 PM
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1. But, let's keep such data secure.

Can you imagine what a treasure trove this will be for insurance companies?

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supernova

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Sun Nov-09-08 11:28 AM
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2. The only thing it needs to be is anonymous

if you did a double blind study, the researchers won't know who patient A is or patient B, etc. just their genetic makeup. And neither would an insurance company.

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