Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Print metadata, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 200 g
Reihe: Fast facts
Making Precision Medicine Possible
Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Print metadata, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 200 g
Reihe: Fast facts
ISBN: 978-3-318-06818-4
Verlag: S. Karger
Cancer is a multifaceted disease in which genetic changes induce uncontrolled tumor growth. Genomic characterization of cancer is now leading to better diagnostic, prognostic and predictive biomarkers, and effective individualized management. 'Fast Facts: Comprehensive Genomic Profiling' provides a crash course in the science, methods and application of genomic profiling. Assuming only the most basic knowledge – or memory – of cell biology, the authors provide an overview of DNA and RNA biology and next-generation sequencing. This sets in context the descriptions of prognostic and predictive biomarkers for different cancer types and genomic-based treatments. Finally, but importantly, some of the practicalities of gaining and interpreting genomic information are described. Whether you need a primer or a refresher, this short colorful book demystifies this complex subject.
