University of California: Chemicals Produced by Fires Show Potential to Raise Cancer Risk
October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Simulations reveal PAHs' affinity for binding to DNA -- and evading repair -- in study co-led by county firefighter
Key takeaways
* During a fire, chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are released into the environment, exposing everyone from firefighters to backyard grillers. A handful of PAHs have been offic . . .
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Simulations reveal PAHs' affinity for binding to DNA -- and evading repair -- in study co-led by county firefighter
Key takeaways
* During a fire, chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are released into the environment, exposing everyone from firefighters to backyard grillers. A handful of PAHs have been offic . . .