Scientists Fingerprint Single Cancer Cells to Map Cancer's Family Tree

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A new method to take the DNA fingerprint of individual cancer cells is uncovering the true extent of cancer's genetic diversity, new research reveals.


The study found that each patient's cancer had a distinct family tree, with a unique series of mutations driving their growth. (Credit: © Naeblys / Fotolia)

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