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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
New ray of light for those who struggle with weight loss: low-level laser therapy
Joel Streed
February 21, 2017
Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnoses Rising
Elizabeth Zimmermann
February 20, 2017
Cancer
Blast off: Stem cells from Mayo Clinic physician’s lab launch into space
Kevin Punsky
February 19, 2017
Featured News
The countdown is on: Stem cells heading to space
Dennis Douda
February 18, 2017
Featured News
Mayo Clinic announces successful face transplant on Wyoming man
Ginger Plumbo
February 17, 2017
Clinical Trials
Alzheimer’s disease drug fails in trial
Vivien Williams
February 16, 2017
Featured News
Ice fishing as extreme sport: Burns, broken bones, concussions among injuries chronicled
Sharon Theimer
February 14, 2017
Discovery Science
Mapping Molecular Benefits of Exercise
Mayo Clinic Staff
February 14, 2017

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