‘Mindblowing’ gene discovery paves way for personalised cancer treatment

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A “mindblowing” gene discovery has unveiled a treasure trove of clues about the causes of cancer, paving the way for personalised treatment for patients.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say that for the first time it is possible to detect patterns – called mutational signatures – in the DNA of cancers.