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Predicting the origin of mutations from tumour and germline data

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Dr Israel Gomy researches a bioinformatic tool with tumour and germline sequencing data that can identify mutational changes, enabling people to understand their predisposition to different forms of cancer

Genetic sequencing is an affordable screening process that helps people understand the risks of developing a specific form of cancer in their lifetime. They can learn about the impending risks and make conscious lifestyle choices, take a few radical decisions if required, and even work out ways to stop the hereditary transfer of such genes to their offspring. Dr Israel […]

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