What is the role of molecular techniques in cancer research?
Molecular techniques are fundamental in advancing our understanding of cancer biology and developing new treatments. These techniques include:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), which amplifies DNA sequences to detect genetic mutations associated with cancer. Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), which allows for comprehensive analysis of multiple genes or entire genomes to identify genetic alterations in cancer cells. Microarray analysis, which examines the expression levels of thousands of genes simultaneously to identify patterns associated with different types of cancer. CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, which enables precise modification of genes to study their function in cancer development and identify potential therapeutic targets.
