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"I want to help find answers to the big questions about DNA as a paleoanthropologist," says Eliana Benevides, a participant in the program.

The short answer to that question is yes, they do increase your risk of colon cancer and likely others as well. With Colon Cancer being one of the leading causes of death when it comes to cancer, it is important to take the risk seriously and consider what you can do to reduce your risk.… Continue Reading Processed and Red Meats: Do they Really Impact your Cancer Risk?

"Funding is crucial for this type of research to be continued and for new and better treatments to be created," says Ali Arbab, MD, PhD.

"It's an engagement opportunity every single year our students are able to have that also serves one of the greatest needs in our region," says AU President Russell T. Keen.