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Jan 23, 2024

Researchers improve blood tests’ ability to detect and monitor cancer

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Tumors constantly shed DNA from dying cells, which briefly circulates in the patient’s bloodstream before it is quickly broken down.


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A new way to recover significantly more circulating tumor DNA in a blood sample could improve the sensitivity of liquid biopsies used to detect, monitor, and guide treatment of tumors.

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