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Estimating the risk of cancer

A new tumour growth model views the tumour as an integral part of the body, dependent on host metabolic rate and food intake. The model predicts that tumours develop faster in younger hosts and have higher life expectancy with low-calorie diets.

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Smoking during adolescence could increase risk of breast cancer

Research suggests that smoking during adolescence increases the risk of breast cancer in women by 70%, particularly those who start smoking within five years of menarche. This is due to the sensitivity of human breast tissue to environmental carcinogens during periods of rapid cell proliferation, such as puberty.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Modeling human lung cancer

Two conditional mouse models of human lung adenocarcinoma have been developed, shedding new light on the disease's development. The models replicate spontaneous mutations found in human lung cancer, enabling researchers to track cancer progression and test therapeutic agents.

Lymphoma gene found

Researchers identified Dmp1 as a critical tumor suppressor gene that promotes tumorigenesis when mutated, providing new insights into cancer development. The study found that even one defective copy of the Dmp1 gene is sufficient to drive lymphoma progression in cells with normal p53 status.

Researchers Prove Chemoprevention Can Work

A team of researchers has shown that oltipraz, a chemopreventive agent, can alter the disposition of aflatoxin in people at high risk for liver cancer. The study establishes proof of principle that chemo-preventive agents can work by changing the metabolism of environmental carcinogens.

Genes Linked To Early Onset, Location Of Hereditary Colon Cancer

A study by researchers at Ohio State University found that genes involved in detoxifying cancer-causing chemicals play a role in the development of colorectal tumors. People with certain genetic mutations tend to develop tumors at younger ages or in the distal area of the large intestine.

Major Risk Factor For Cervical Cancer Found

Researchers found that women with the p53Arg gene variation are seven times more likely to develop cervical cancer due to HPV infection. The study suggests that this genetic variation may confer a strong susceptibility to skin cancers linked to HPV and ultra-violet radiation exposure.

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Cancer Protection Compound Abundant In Broccoli Sprouts

Researchers have identified a new source of sulforaphane, a compound that helps mobilize the body's natural cancer-fighting resources and reduces cancer risk. Studies show that consuming broccoli sprouts daily may provide similar chemoprotection as eating large amounts of mature broccoli weekly.