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THE ITHACAN

Genetic disorder may hold clue to cancer immunity

By Amanda Hutchinson, Contributing Writer April 3, 2013
Rising obesity levels are leading to an increase in cases of cancer, diabetes, and other health issues. However, a study that has continued over several decades has shown that individuals with a certain type of genetic dwarfism may be immune to these illnesses. Cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell division, and an overabundance of growth…
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