Updates in Genetic Susceptibility to Cancers
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 149
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in genetic research have significantly deepened our understanding of cancer susceptibility, marking a transformative period in oncology. Over the past few decades, a wealth of studies have reported associations between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and the risk of various cancers. These include, but are not limited to, cancers of the brain, head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal tract, urological system, gynecological organs, skin, and hematological malignancies such as leukemia. Despite the burgeoning body of literature, findings have often been inconclusive and sometimes controversial. This lack of consensus is likely due to a multitude of factors, including sample selection biases, inadequate sample sizes, varying methodological approaches, and the inherent genetic diversity among different ethnic populations. We therefore extend an invitation to translational scientists worldwide who are dedicated to genetic studies of all cancer types—including brain, head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, urological, gynecological, skin, and leukemia. We strongly encourage you to submit your groundbreaking original research articles to Life. By contributing to this collective effort, we can accelerate the translation of our discoveries into tangible benefits for humanity. Together, we can make significant strides in improving cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and advancing global health.
Prof. Chia-Wen Tsai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer genomics
- genome-wide association study (GWAS)
- single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
- genotype-phenotype correlation
- prognosis
- diagnosis
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