UK scientists have undertaken a huge "archaeological dig" of cancer in the UK, analyzing the complete genetic make-up or whole genome sequence of tumors from about 12,000 patients.
Cancer can be thought of as a corrupted version of our own healthy cells mutations to our DNA change our cells until eventually they grow and divide uncontrollably. Traditionally many cancers have been categorized by doctors based on where they are in the body and the type of cells involved, but whole genome sequencing can provide another layer of key information.
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Source: BBC News, NHS England
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