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Whole-genome sequencing uncovers hidden leukemia risk in children

Whole-genome sequencing has revealed a previously undetected predisposition to leukemia in children. This discovery, made in a nationwide Swedish study, is expected to alter how these young patients are treated and monitored for the disease. AI

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Whole-genome sequencing uncovers hidden leukemia risk in children

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · William A. Haseltine, Contributor ·

    Whole-Genome Sequencing Finds Hidden Leukemia Risk In Children

    Whole-genome testing uncovered hidden cancer predisposition in children with leukemia, changing treatment and surveillance in a nationwide Swedish study.