What Are Some Techniques to Study Gene Expression in Cancer?
Several advanced techniques are used to study gene expression in cancer. These include RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq), microarrays, and quantitative PCR (qPCR). RNA-Seq provides a comprehensive view of the transcriptome, enabling the identification of novel transcripts, splice variants, and gene fusions. Microarrays allow for the simultaneous measurement of expression levels of thousands of genes. qPCR is a highly sensitive method used to quantify specific gene expression levels.
