DNA patterns provide key insights in the diagnosis of childhood leukemia

DNA patterns provide key insights in the diagnosis of childhood leukemia

The treatment of leukemia among children could be made more precise with fewer side effects with the help of more accurate methods of diagnosis. A new study led by Umeå University, Sweden, reveals that analyzing methylation patterns in the child's leukemic cells DNA can enhance risk assessment, helping to ensure that only the children who need the most intensive treatment receive it. The work is published in the journal Blood.