Gene Sequencing and Esophageal Brushing (IMAGE)

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Gene Sequencing and Esophageal Brushing

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A combination of esophageal brushing and extensive genetic sequencing of the sample collected can detect chromosomal alterations in people with Barrett's esophagus, identifying patients at risk for progressing to esophageal cancer. Credit: Elizabeth Cook

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