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Skin cancer

skin cancer

(Science: oncology) A malignant growth on the skin.

risk factors include: those who are fair-skinned or sunburn easily, freckled skin, blue or green eyes, blond or red hair, multiple moles, multiple bad sunburns in the past (particularly as a child) and a prior history for a skin cancer.


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Re: Natural selection is proven wrong

more evidence that NS is wrong due to genes for breast cancer some of these genes are common these genes are harmful as they can lead ... cancer and cancers of the prostate and pancreas. An aggressive form of skin cancer called melanoma is also more common among people who have BRCA2 mutations. ...

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by gamila
Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:03 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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Natural selection is proven wrong

... traits so the fact that unfavorable traits ie the gene for breast cancer are and can be transmitted and become common invalidates NS out right ... cancer and cancers of the prostate and pancreas. An aggressive form of skin cancer called melanoma is also more common among people who have BRCA2 ...

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by gamila
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:31 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
Replies: 83
Views: 2344

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... nanopolymer fibres?. i have seen the fibres growing out of peoples skin,i have seen peoples hairs being replaced with pseudo hairs....it is ... as that,would you like to be the one? who wants the cure for cancer?

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by vincio
Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:48 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Important unknown nanotech within humans
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Skin Cancer/DNA damage/ Cell division Question?

Briefly: UV induced skin cancer itself does not get passed on to the offsprings, because the mutations that lead to cancer are located ...

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by biohazard
Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:39 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Skin Cancer/DNA damage/ Cell division Question?
Replies: 1
Views: 502

Skin Cancer/DNA damage/ Cell division Question?

- Scientists believe that some cancers are hereditary. One form of cancer is caused by ultraviolet radiation such ... Disabling the control mechanisms for mitosis can result in various forms of skin cancer. Could this type of cancer be passed on to one's offspring? Explain with ...

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by rosarioduniam89
Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:45 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Skin Cancer/DNA damage/ Cell division Question?
Replies: 1
Views: 502
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