Identifying rare genetic variants that increase risk for lung cancer
Exome sequencing identified new variants that lead to higher levels of DNA damage, which increases the susceptibility for multiple cancers.
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The unexpected effect of an ATM genetic variant in lung cancer
“There’s something unusual about this ATM genetic variant and how it acts,” said Dr. Chris Amos. “It was really unexpected to see such a strong genetic
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Fighting lung cancer: How new therapies are improving outcomes
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. As a medical professional who deals with this widespread disease on a
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Baylor residents shine bright at radiation oncology conference
Dr. Shraddha Dalwadi has a strong personal connection to her research in health disparities and access to cancer care. “I grew up in an immigrant
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Are you at risk for lung cancer?
Aug. 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, and while lung cancer is most commonly associated with smokers and tobacco users, there are other factors that
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How understanding tumor diversity can potentially improve the outcomes of patients with lung cancer
[See video below] “People may think of lung cancer as one disease, but lung cancer is a collection of diverse subtypes of cells and each
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