Researchers use ENCODE data in various ways to advance cancer research:
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) utilize ENCODE data to link genetic variations with cancer risk. Functional genomics studies use the data to understand the impact of specific mutations and regulatory changes in cancer. Drug development efforts identify potential targets by understanding the regulatory networks in cancer cells. Personalized medicine approaches leverage this data to tailor treatments based on the genetic and epigenetic profiles of individual tumors.
