Which technology is commonly used to detect gene fusions in cancers?
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Correct answer: Fluorescence in situ hybridization
FISH is widely used to detect gene rearrangements and fusions, such as ALK or BCR-ABL. It uses fluorescent probes to identify specific DNA sequences within cells.
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