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- 1Theoretical physics sheds light on tumour DNA mechanisms▼Theoretical physics helps unveil the molecular mechanisms of extra-chromosomal DNA in tumours
Researchers, including Italy's National Institute for Nuclear Physics, report that theoretical physics methods have helped reveal how extra-chromosomal DNA behaves inside tumour cells. These circular DNA fragments, separate from chromosomes, are known to drive cancer growth and drug resistance. Applying physics-based modelling to their molecular mechanisms offers new insight that could inform future cancer research and treatment strategies.