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Study Links Cancer Risk to Womb Environment

2/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Van Andel Institute uncovers that cancer risk may start in the womb. Researchers discovered two epigenetic states in genetically modified mice that influence cancer susceptibility. This pivotal finding could reshape our understanding of cancer origins and pave the way for innovative diagnosis and treatment approaches. The research is featured in Nature Cancer.

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A groundbreaking study from the Van Andel Institute uncovers that cancer risk may start in the womb. Researchers discovered two epigenetic states in genetically modified mice that influence cancer susceptibility. This pivotal finding could reshape our understanding of cancer origins and pave the way for innovative diagnosis and treatment approaches. The research is featured in Nature Cancer.