The Genetics of Cancer

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Last Updated: April 14, 2022

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Published: June 2, 2020

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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.

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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

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Laura Elizabeth Lansdowne

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Laura Lansdowne is the managing editor at Technology Networks, she holds a first-class honors degree in biology. Before her move into scientific publishing, Laura worked at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and GW Pharma.

Molly Coddington

Senior Science Writer

Molly Campbell is a senior science writer at Technology Networks. She holds a first-class honors degree in neuroscience. In 2021 Molly was shortlisted for the Women in Journalism Georgina Henry Award.