What role does Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) play in understanding cancer?
NGS allows for the comprehensive sequencing of entire genomes or specific regions of interest at an unprecedented speed and accuracy. This technology helps in identifying genomic alterations, such as mutations, insertions, deletions, and copy number variations, that contribute to cancer. NGS is instrumental in discovering new biomarkers for early detection and in guiding the development of targeted therapies by uncovering actionable genetic mutations.
