News on genome-wide association studies, genotyping, metagenomics, basic research in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Researchers have shown that the use of antibiotics in the weeks leading up to immunotherapy may lessen a patients' response to the treatment.
Two KEYNOTE studies showed TMB may have some utility in determining which NSCLC patients should get pembrolizumab, while three others showed no utility.
The team identified six independent DNA methylation blocks that could potentially help to predict the formation of central nervous system metastases in lung cancer.
Results from the CheckMate-227 trial provided evidence for the use of nivolumab and ipilimumab in combination, while the FLAURA study focused on osimertinib.
Top cancer centers around the country are starting research autopsy programs in an effort to overcome the blindspots and limitations of current precision oncology approaches.
