DNA methylation data can help predict gastric cancer risk (IMAGE)

Chiba University

DNA methylation data can help predict gastric cancer risk

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Although DNA methylation is essential for numerous activities within cells, aberrant methylation can have grave consequences. Researchers have found that aberrant methylation could act as a marker for predicting the risk of gastric cancer, especially when combined with information about a patient’s lifestyle, such as tobacco and alcohol consumption habits.

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