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Researchers have developed a computer algorithm that can efficiently identify genetic mutations that work together to drive cancer, aiding in the search for potential new treatments. Using a network computer model, researchers found co-occurring mutations and similarities in DNA sequence elements across various types of cancer, making it easier to analyze large volumes of genetic data. This advancement could lead to significant progress in cancer research and treatment development.
A computer algorithm can efficiently find genetic mutations that work together to drive cancer as well as other important genetic clues that researchers might someday use to develop new treatments for a variety of cancers. Researchers used a novel network computer model to find co-occurring mutations as well as other similarities among DNA sequence elements across several types of cancer. The model allows for easier searches for patterns in huge seas of cancer genetic data.