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Student Links High Cholesterol to Colorectal Cancer Risks

4/14/2025

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Blake Arciga, a biochemistry junior at the University of Missouri, is making waves in cancer research by connecting high-cholesterol diets to colorectal cancer risks. He’s set to unveil his groundbreaking findings at Show Me Research Week. Meanwhile, postdoctoral fellow Sarah Hurt encourages students to dive into research early, seek mentorship, and leverage campus resources for scientific exploration.

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Blake Arciga, a biochemistry junior at the University of Missouri, is making waves in cancer research by connecting high-cholesterol diets to colorectal cancer risks. He’s set to unveil his groundbreaking findings at Show Me Research Week. Meanwhile, postdoctoral fellow Sarah Hurt encourages students to dive into research early, seek mentorship, and leverage campus resources for scientific exploration.