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First comprehensive study of somatic mutations in normal human small intestine reveals APOBEC1 enzyme is likely responsible for two mutational signatures found in many cancers in the small intestine
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âCollateral damage‘ from normal cell function may cause mutations that play a role in cancer - Wellcome Sanger Institute
First comprehensive study of somatic mutations in normal human small intestine links APOBEC1 enzyme to two mutational signatures
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Ahead of #WorldCancerDay, our Director Sir Mike Stratton unveiled a plaque celebrating those involved in the landmark discovery of the #BRCA2 #Cancer gene in 1995 🎉
Prof Stratton led the research at the @ICR_London which used @sangerinstitute sequencing 🧬
Our latest blog features Cristina Ariani @MalariaGEN, discussing #malaria surveillance.
MalariaGEN have just released 20k+ whole-genome sequences of P. falciparum, including samples taken from dried blood spots using a technique that Cristina developed.
https://sangerinstitute.blog/2023/01/20/meet-cristina-ariani-malaria-parasite-surveillance-lead/