Genome-wide association studies of cancer: current insights and future perspectives

Nature Reviews Cancer 17, 692 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nrc.2017.82

Authors: Amit Sud, Ben Kinnersley & Richard S. Houlston
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) provide an agnostic approach for investigating the genetic basis of complex diseases. In oncology, GWAS of nearly all common malignancies have been performed, and over 450 genetic variants associated with increased risks have been identified. As well as revealing novel pathways

Source: Nature Reviews Cancer - October 13, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Amit Sud Ben Kinnersley Richard S. Houlston Tags: Review Source Type: research