Scientists may have found out how to genetically prevent skin cancer

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 19-Oct-2017
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Researchers at Cornell University have discovered what really triggers melanoma and how could it prevented in the first place

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Scientists may have found out how to genetically prevent skin cancer

When it comes to melanoma, a consumer misconception exists that the cancer only stems from pre-existing moles, but this is only in a fraction cases.

For many years scientists have been unsure where the majority of melanomas come from – until now.

Researchers from Cornell University have

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