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Neuroblastomas, found in the adrenal glands, are cancers that start in early nerve cells (called neuroblasts). Children aged five or younger are most commonly affected.
Human evolution is at work in the Andes mountains. People have evolved genetic adaptations to survive high altitude living. A recent study has highlighted chemical
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DNA methylation is affected by age and environmental exposures. Abnormal DNA methylation is a sign of colorectal cancer. In a comparison between black and white
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The number of people above the age of 60 years is growing worldwide and that number is projected to triple by the year 2050 [1].
