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Airborne Microplastics Linked to Lung and Colon Cancer

Airborne Microplastics Linked to Lung and Colon Cancer

We’re breathing in more than just air—and it could be fueling cancer. A new UCSF-led study points to airborne microplastics as a potential trigger for lung and colon cancers, raising urgent questions about the hidden cost of everyday plastic exposure.

In The Works: A Urine Test That Can Test for Cancer

In The Works: A Urine Test That Can Test for Cancer

The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance you have of beating it. So when MIT engineers designed a simple test that can detect tumors, we took notice. The goal is for the test to be affordable, simple to use and, above all, accurate. And it’s proving to be just that.

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