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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

International Cancer Genome Consortium

Note: those studying ovarian cancer -  

 
 
"Once thought of as a single disease, cancer is now understood to be the result of genetic mutations in cells which disrupt normal functions leading to uncontrollable growth. Because mutations are often specific to a particular type or stage of cancer, systematically mapping the changes that occur in each cancer could provide the foundation for research to identify new therapies, diagnostics and preventive strategies."

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