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Blood-based DNA marker tracks arsenic exposure and may predict toxicity risk

Public health experts estimate that more than 200 million people worldwide are exposed to arsenic through contaminated drinking water. Scientists know long-term exposure to arsenic is associated with increased risk of chronic illnesses like cancer and cardiovascular disease, but there hasn't been a reliable way to track these exposures and fully understand their effects on the body and the mechanisms behind them.
Blood-based DNA marker tracks arsenic exposure and may predict toxicity risk
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