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University of Leicester
'Cannabis alters human DNA' -- new study
July 5th, 2009
A new study published by University of Leicester researchers has found "convincing evidence" that cannabis smoke damages DNA in ways that could potentially increase the risk of cancer development in humans. Using a newly developed highly sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method, the University of Leicester scientists found clear indication that cannabis smoke damages DNA, under laboratory conditions. They have now published the findings in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology1. The research was carried out by Rajinder Singh, Jatinderpal Sandhu, Balvinder Kaur, Tina Juren, William P. Steward, Dan...
Source: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week (2009-07-05)
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