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Alcohol can cause cancer too?

We’ve mentioned it in passing before, but it’s not exactly common knowledge that alcohol is a known carcinogen—it causes cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, “The research evidence...

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HCI Breakthrough Seven Years in the Making

Gliomas are tumors that arise from the cells in the brain and spinal cord that surround nerves. They’re the most common type of tumor that develops in the area. Despite this, scientists have...

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What is a Carcinogen?

Can bacon really cause cancer? What about paint? Alcohol? What is a carcinogen, anyway?

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Finding the Problems So They Can be Fixed: Rural Cancer vs. Cancer in the Cities

A recent study under the direction of Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Mia Hashibe has examined disparities in cancer survival and incidence between Utah's metropolitan and rural areas.

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How HCI Has Grown Over the Past 11 Years, And What Has Been Learned There

After looking at how cancer research has changed during the time we've been around, we thought we'd also see how Huntsman Cancer Institute has changed since we began supporting research there 11...

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18th Century Math Tests 21st Century Genetics Question

As we've discussed, many genetic changes occur every second in your body. These changes have the potential to lead to cancer down the line, but only if they occur in specific genes. When genetic...

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