Repeat measures of DNA methylation in an inception cohort of firefighters
Conclusions
Overall, this study provides evidence that DNA methylation may be altered by fireground exposures, and the impact of this change on disease development should be evaluated.
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Goodrich, J. M., Jung, A. M., Furlong, M. A., Beitel, S., Littau, S., Gulotta, J., Wallentine, D., Burgess, J. L. Tags: Open access Workplace Source Type: research
More News: Brain | Cancer | Cancer & Oncology | Environmental Health | Genetics | Neurology | Occupational Health | Smokers | Study | Training | Universities & Medical Training