52018Sep
New study sheds light on why cancer often strikes those with healthy lifestyles

New study sheds light on why cancer often strikes those with healthy lifestyles

Most cancer mutations are due to random DNA copying ‘mistakes,’ not inherited or environmental factors, Johns Hopkins researchers say. A new study by scientists at Johns Hopkins provides evidence that random, unpredictable DNA copying “mistakes” account for nearly two-thirds of the mutations that cause cancer. The researchers say their conclusions are supported by epidemiologic studies…

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