Also known as: PTEN
Recent advances in genetic science are shifting colorectal cancer screening toward direct detection of DNA changes. In India, CRC is now the fourth most common cancer, with more than 64,000 new cases and over 38,000 deaths reported in 2022.
Genomic technologies including whole-genome sequencing and polygenic risk scores are advancing precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Research reveals complex gene interactions in conditions like PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome and sex-specific metabolic signatures in Alzheimer's disease. The integration of genomics with molecular neurobiology offers potential for more accurate diagnosis and treatment.
A study published in Science sequenced cancer-related genes in 493 cat tumor samples across 13 cancer types, revealing striking genetic similarities with human cancers and opening possibilities for shared treatments.
