Sequencing Cancer Genomes--Targeted Cancer Therapies

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Channel: Science Magazine · 2011 · Science & Technology

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Applying DNA sequencing to cancer genomes is providing insights that have allowed researchers to turn some cancers into chronic diseases rather than deadly ones. Still, the ultimate goal is to kill the cancer. Featuring interviews with Charles Sawyers (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), Mike Stratton (Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute), and Science's Jocelyn Kaiser.  Produced by Robert Frederick.

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