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Study Reveals Fetal Epigenetics Influences Cancer Risk Later

2/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Van Andel Institute, featured in Nature Cancer, uncovers that epigenetic changes during fetal development play a crucial role in determining cancer risk later in life. By observing genetically identical mice, researchers identified unique epigenetic markers linked to specific cancer types, reshaping our understanding of cancer's origins and paving the way for tailored prevention and treatment approaches.

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A groundbreaking study from the Van Andel Institute, featured in Nature Cancer, uncovers that epigenetic changes during fetal development play a crucial role in determining cancer risk later in life. By observing genetically identical mice, researchers identified unique epigenetic markers linked to specific cancer types, reshaping our understanding of cancer's origins and paving the way for tailored prevention and treatment approaches.