Air pollution can cause cancer without causing gene mutation

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A new research reveals a mechanism that causes lung cancer from inhaling polluting particles without causing gene mutation. The inhalation of polluting particles can start an infection which may cause lung cancer to develop. This discovery could lead to a cure for this type of cancer.

 

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