New Study Finds that Most Cancer Mutations Are Due to Random DNA Copying 'Mistakes' (AUDIO)

Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists report data from a new study providing evidence that random, unpredictable DNA copying 'mistakes' account for nearly two-thirds of the mutations that cause cancer. Their research is grounded on a novel mathematical model based on DNA sequencing and epidemiologic data from around the world.

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