Visualizing the Invisible: New Fluorescent DNA Label Reveals Nanoscopic Cancer Features (VIDEO)

University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers have developed a new fluorescent label that gives a clearer picture of how DNA architecture is disrupted in cancer cells. The findings could improve cancer diagnoses for patients and classification of future cancer risk.

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