Tumor sequencing study highlights benefits of profiling healthy tissue as well

As the practice of genetically profiling patient tumors for clinical treatment decision making becomes more commonplace, a recent study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that profiling normal DNA also provides an important opportunity to identify inherited mutations that could be critical for patients and their families.
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news