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What methods are used to test chemicals for their potential to cause cancer?
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In vitro testing: This involves testing chemicals on cells or tissues in a laboratory setting. Various cell-based assays can be used to assess the potential of a chemical to cause cancer. For example, researchers may expose cells to the chemical and observe if it Show more…
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