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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Crowdsourced tool to clear up cancer genetics

Scimex: International scientists have launched a crowd-sourced technology tool, called BAMSurgeon, that is able to detect DNA mutations in cancer. The tool simulates cancer genetic code, often a very close match to the genetic code of actual human tumors, making it easier for scientists to compare DNA code and detect unusual mutations that could lead to cancer.