Common herbicide linked to early onset of colon cancer
A new study in Nature Medicine reveals epigenetic fingerprints linking early-onset colorectal cancer to pesticide exposure, particularly the herbicide picloram. Researchers identified these "chemical histories" on DNA, suggesting a generational link as younger patients grew up with widespread picloram use. The findings also noted associations with other herbicides like glyphosate and atrazine.
A new study in Nature Medicine reveals epigenetic fingerprints linking early-onset colorectal cancer to pesticide exposure, particularly the herbicide picloram. Researchers identified these "chemical histories" on DNA, suggesting a generational link as younger patients grew up with widespread picloram use. The findings also noted associations with other herbicides like glyphosate and atrazine.
