Link Between Inflammation, Cancer Confirmed By MIT

Chronic inflammation of the intestine or stomach can damage DNA, increasing the risk of cancer, MIT scientists have confirmed.The researchers published evidence of the long-suspected link in the June 2 online issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI).In two studies, the researchers found that chronic inflammation accelerated tumor formation in mice lacking the ability to repair DNA damage.

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on June 10th, 2008