1. Overexpression of repetitive DNA sequences was discovered in common tumor cells, which could be a cancer marker, as satellite DNA sequences are much more prevalent in cancer cells than normal tissues. 2. Chromatin announced a key research milestone in its sugarcane gene stacking collaboration with Syngenta, demonstrating that genes can be assembled, stacked and expressed to manipulate sugarcane chromatin. 3. The discovery and research have medical utility, as understanding cancer at the molecular level and improving crop quality can help address global health issues related to diet and improve quality of life.