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New Mayo Clinic tool exposes hidden cancer DNA changes that may drive treatment resistance

Some of the most harmful genetic changes in cancer are also the hardest to see. These structural alterations, deep within a tumor's DNA, can fuel[...]

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Research
Conner’s story: sharing family history and genetic testing lead to better health for young boy and his father
Mayo Clinic Staff
November 21, 2017
Cardiovascular
New oral anticoagulant drugs associated with lower kidney risks, Mayo Clinic research shows
Elizabeth Zimmermann
November 20, 2017
Education
Science Saturday: Where future cures come from
Dana Sparks
November 18, 2017
Research
A Wish Realized: Genetic testing solves a family medical mystery
Mayo Clinic Staff
November 16, 2017
Research
What the heck is a nomogram? And other medical research questions answered.
Joel Streed
November 16, 2017
Featured News
Study asks neurosurgeons: How old is too old to perform brain surgery?
Susan Barber Lindquist
November 15, 2017
Cardiovascular
Mayo Clinic neurologist receives distinguished national achievement award for stroke research
Kevin Punsky
November 13, 2017
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Science Saturday: Mayo’s approach to untangling Alzheimer’s
Dana Sparks
November 11, 2017

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