The somatic mutation landscape of the human body

Abstract Background Somatic mutations in healthy tissues contribute to aging, neurodegeneration, and cancer initiation, yet they remain largely uncharacterized. Results To gain a better understanding of the genome-wide distribution and functional impact of somatic mutations, we leverage the genomic...

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Main Authors: Pablo E. García-Nieto, Ashby J. Morrison, Hunter B. Fraser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Genome Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-019-1919-5