论文信息 - Machine learning methods applied to DNA microarray data can improve the diagnosis of cancer

Machine learning methods applied to DNA microarray data can improve the diagnosis of cancer

The morbidity rate of cancer victims varies greatly for similar patients who receive similar treatments. It is hypothesized that this variation can be explained by the genetic heterogeneity of the disease. DNA Microarrays, which can simultaneously measure the expression level of thousands of different genes, have been successfully used to identify such genetic differences. However, microarray data typically has a large number of features and relatively few observations, meaning that conventional machine learning tools can fail when applied to such data. We describe a novel procedure called "nearest shrunken centroids" that has successfully detected clinically relevant genetic differences in cancer patients. This procedure has the potential to become a powerful tool for diagnosing and treating cancer.

Robert Tibshirani | Eric Bair

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