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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.
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May 2002 in “Oncogene” November 1997 in “Open Archive (Karolinska Institutet)” PTCH gene mutations contribute to basal cell carcinoma development.
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June 2017 in “Gene” A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.
The treatment was not recommended due to limited effectiveness and significant side effects.
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