Koller and the dawn of cancer cytogenetics
Shortly before the DNA era began, PC Koller described lagging chromosomes and chromosome numerical abnormalities in human carcinomas. While present-day cancer geneticists would question some of Koller’s conclusions, this study ultimately contributed to the realisation that chromosomal instability is...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Springer Nature
2022
|
| Summary: | Shortly before the DNA era began, PC Koller described lagging chromosomes and chromosome numerical abnormalities in human carcinomas. While present-day cancer geneticists would question some of Koller’s conclusions, this study ultimately contributed to the realisation that chromosomal instability is a widespread feature of solid tumours. |
|---|