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The Genetics of Cancer

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Cancer is the term used to describe an incredibly complex group of diseases, caused by changes to the genes in one cell or a group of cells. These genetic alternations disrupt the normal functioning of the cell/s giving rise to several phenotypic changes or “hallmarks” that distinguish them from “healthy” cells in the body.

Download this infographic to discover:

  • The genetics of cancer
  • The predictive and diagnostic power of genetic-based tools
  • How sequencing techniques can be used to study cancer
  • How genetics has fueled the development of precision medicines