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Editorial
. 2018 May;118(10):1281-1282.
doi: 10.1038/s41416-018-0096-8. Epub 2018 May 10.

When it comes to genomic analysis of tumours, don't buy in bulk

Jorge Nieva  1 , James Hicks  2   3
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Editorial

When it comes to genomic analysis of tumours, don't buy in bulk

Jorge Nieva et al. Br J Cancer. 2018 May.

Abstract

In a recent publication, single-cell transcription analysis was coupled with histology and cell biology to allow revision of the squamous head and neck cancer (HNSCC) subtypes. The study revealed the presence, location and function of novel tumour cell phenotypes related to metastasis in HNSCC.

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Conflict of interest statement

J.H. is on the Scientific Advisory Boards of Epic Sciences, La Jolla, CA and CellMatix, NY. J.N. is a shareholder in Epic Sciences, La Jolla, CA.

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