Fast Facts: Comprehensive Genomic Profiling: Making Precision Medicine Possible - Softcover

Rapoport M. D., Bernardo L.; Troncone, Giancarlo; Schmitt, Fernando; Nayler, Simon

 
9783318068184: Fast Facts: Comprehensive Genomic Profiling: Making Precision Medicine Possible
Softcover
ISBN 10: 3318068187 ISBN 13: 9783318068184
Publisher: S Karger AG, 2020

Synopsis

Cancer is a multifaceted disease in which genetic changes induce uncontrolled tumor growth. Genomic characterization of cancer is now leading to better diagnostic, prognostic and predictive biomarkers, and effective individualized management. 'Fast Facts: Comprehensive Genomic Profiling' provides a crash course in the science, methods and application of genomic profiling. Assuming only the most basic knowledge – or memory – of cell biology, the authors provide an overview of DNA and RNA biology and next-generation sequencing. This sets in context the descriptions of prognostic and predictive biomarkers for different cancer types and genomic-based treatments. Finally, but importantly, some of the practicalities of gaining and interpreting genomic information are described. Whether you need a primer or a refresher, this short colorful book demystifies this complex subject.

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Publisher
S Karger AG
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3318068187
ISBN 13 
9783318068184
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
108