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University of Edinburgh: Clues to Long-standing Cancer Mystery
July 28, 2026
EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 28 -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news:

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New clues to long-standing cancer mystery

Inherited genetic differences play a crucial role in determining how cancers develop and evolve after DNA damage, a major international study suggests.

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The findings could help explain why some people exposed to known cancer risks, such as smoking, never develop cancer while others do.

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