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One test to diagnose them all: researchers exploit cancers' unique DNA signature

  • Written by Abu Sina, Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
All cancers have a similar DNA pattern that differs from that of non-cancer cells.from shutterstock.com

Researchers have developed a test that could be used to diagnose all cancers. It is based on a unique DNA signature that appears to be common across cancer types.

The test has yet to be conducted on humans, and clinical trials are needed before...

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