Researchers discover unexpected patterns in mutation risks across individuals, uncovering 13 distinct genomic patterns. The study provides crucial insights into cancer evolution, identifying the genes ...
The difference between hereditary (germline) and acquired (somatic) gene mutations in cancer can lead to much confusion. This is especially true if you’re hearing about genetic testing for a genetic ...
Activation-induced deaminase (AID) initiates hypermutation of Ig genes in activated B cells by converting C:G into U:G base pairs. G₁-phase variants of uracil base excision repair (BER) and mismatch ...
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Rates of CNS progression in patients with advanced NSCLC harboring somatic EGFR mutations and treated with gefitinib or erlotinib. Background: The frequency of EGFR gene minor mutations, which are ...
Melanocytic nevi, or moles, are nonmalignant growths that arise from pigment producing cells of the skin. They are mostly found in sun-exposed areas; however, they also can be found in sun-protected ...
Somatic mutations in healthy cells advance the development of cancer and have been speculated to be contributors to aging. Decade-long hypothesis on the rates of somatic mutation correlates cancer ...