IN VITRO METHODS TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A CANCER CELL IN AN INDIVIDUAL AND TO IDENTIFY A SPECIFIC TUMOR SIGNATURE IN AN INDIVIDUAL HAVING CANCER.

摘要

"In vitro methods for detecting the presence of a cancer cell in an individual and for identifying a specific tumor signature in an individual having cancer" methods and compositions for diagnosing the presence of a cancer cell in an individual are provided. Methods and compositions for identifying a tumor specific signature in an individual having cancer are provided. Methods and compositions for diagnosing the presence of an infectious agent in an individual and / or for identifying a specific infectious agent signature in an infected individual are provided. Methods and compositions for diagnosing the presence of a disease in an individual are provided. Methods and compositions for identifying a disease-specific signature in an individual having the disease are also provided.