Firefighters' Brain Tumors Linked to Haloalkene
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Genetic mutations linked to toxin exposure found in firefighters' brain tumors

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A new study by investigators at Mass General Brigham examines a cancer rarely studied in firefighters.
Researchers found a mutational signature tied to exposure to haloalkanes, which are used in flame retardants, fire extinguishers, and pesticides.
Results are published in CANCER , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society .
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