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Author: Halimat Chisom Atanda

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Finding cancer cells in a cocktail of complex tissues

Posted on February 12, 2026February 4, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Scientists used technology similar to ChatGPT to develop a tool that can differentiate between the DNA of cancer cells and healthy cells in…

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    Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer

    Posted on June 12, 2025June 24, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

    Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…

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      Mistakes in DNA shape gene activity

      Posted on June 2, 2025June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

      Researchers used a new sequencing technology to explore the human genome. They found that DNA methylation is linked to gene expression…

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        Cancers share DNA mutations that affect our genome

        Posted on December 2, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

        Researchers discovered regions of our DNA where mutations disrupt the structure of our genome and could promote growth in different types of…

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          Gamers characterize human gut microbes

          Posted on November 18, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

          Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…

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            An interactive virtual assistant for cancer research

            Posted on July 29, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Scientists developed an Alexa-based virtual assistant to help researchers and clinicians understand and interpret cancer genome data.

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              Scientists suggest new ways to treat gastric cancer

              Posted on April 1, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

              Researchers computed how genetic elements regulate gastric cancer, to help treat patients and predict their survival.

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                Closing the diversity gap in genetic studies

                Posted on March 4, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                Scientists developed a new statistical method to improve genome-wide studies of diseases and traits in people with diverse ancestries.

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                  New way to detect early-stage cancer

                  Posted on December 4, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                  Researchers developed a new non-invasive method to detect cancer at the early stage from DNA in blood samples.

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                    A new tool can spot moving elements in genome data

                    Posted on November 13, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                    Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find…

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