New model helps identify mutations that drive cancer: The system rapidly scans the genome of cancer cells, could help researchers find targets for new drugs. - Science Daily

Scientists built a computer model that can rapidly scan the entire genome of cancer cells and identify mutations that occur more frequently than expected, suggesting that they are driving tumor growth.

Cancer cells can have thousands of mutations in their DNA. However, only a handful of those actually drive the progression of cancer; the rest are just along for the ride.Distinguishing these harmful… [+7376 chars]

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