Up to two thirds of mutations identified in tumors also exist in matched, non-tumor tissues, researchers have found. It is therefore important for oncologists to identify the mutations that actually promote the progression of a patient’s tumor before selecting therapy. The finding, published in Science Translational Medicine on 15 April, comes
Read moreAdenomatous polyps expand the pool of colon stem cells to become malignant, whereas hyperplastic polyps (HPPs) do not, and therefore remain benign, according to a study published in the September issue of Gastroenterology. Many colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polyps, which contain mutations that inactivate the tumor suppressor APC. These
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Dr. Kristine Novak is the science editor for Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has worked as an editor at biomedical research journals and as a science writer for 15 years, covering advances in gastroenterology, hepatology, cancer, immunology, biotechnology, molecular genetics, and clinical trials. She has a PhD in cell biology and an interest in all areas of medical research.
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