Uncovering new clues to cancer risk
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Molecular epidemiology combines conventional epidemiology with molecular techniques to assess a person's exposure to carcinogens and subsequent development of cancer. Biological markers identify the genetic damage caused by exposure to carcinogens, thus providing more information on how cancer develops.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
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Cancer cell invasion and metastasis
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Research by scientists at the National Cancer Institute provides insight as to how cancer cells spread. Three steps form the process of metastasis, and some enzymes and cell products have halted the spread of cancer cells. Further research may provide help to patients.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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Sunlight and skin cancer
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Research indicates that the damage that leads to nonmelanoma skin cancer often begins with sun-light induced mutations that occur early in life. The process of determining the p53 gene's role in nonmelanoma skin cancer is discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
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