Tumors contain thousands of genetic changes, but only a few are actually cancer-causing. A quicker way to identify these driver mutations could lead to more targeted cancer treatments.

A growing appreciation of the bacterial assemblages that live within tumors has researchers striving to understand and capitalize on their role.

From diagnosis to tracking treatment responses, bacteria and other microbes in the blood, gut, and tumors of cancer patients may provide helpful hints for improving their care.

Improving the reliability of genetic variant annotation and clinical interpretation

Good girl, Florin!

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers used dogs’ diagnoses of prostate cancer to inform a machine learning algorithm with the goal of one day detecting cancers with canine-level accuracy.

How close are liquid biopsies to replacing current diagnostics?

Genetically engineered commensal bacteria help researchers detect cancer metastases in mouse livers.