DNA mutations are believed to be the cause of many types of cancer, but the exact mechanisms are still not fully understood. A new long-read approach to studying these mutations promises to unlock new understanding of how these mutations lead to cancer, and how to identify them earlier.

In a new study, researchers at the University of Cambridge have used a long-read sequencing approach to explore the structure of DNA mutations in cancer. By using this approach, they were able to identify mutations that could not be seen with previous methods due to their size, location or other complexities. These mutations could provide new insights into the development and progression of cancer, as well as new avenues for early detection and treatment.

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source: Phys.org