Article 2PYQJ Century-old tumours could shed light on rare childhood cancers

Century-old tumours could shed light on rare childhood cancers

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Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
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Collection of samples found in hospital vault reveal genetic mutations that may be responsible for rarest forms of disease

A collection of almost 100-year-old tumour samples has revealed genetic mutations that scientists believe could be responsible for some of the rarest forms of childhood cancer.

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