Are Cars Bad For Babies?

A study suggests that pollution from cars may mutate genes and increase the risk of cancer in babies.

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February 16, 2005, 12:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A study of New York City newborns suggests that prenatal exposure to air pollution caused primarily by vehicles may be linked to genetic changes associated with an increased risk of cancer.

Although the research isn't conclusive and leaves open other possible causes for the genetic changes, Quinn said, the pollutants were 'a likely explanation for the elevated anomalies. Presumably there will be follow-up experimental work.'"

Thanks to Dan Malouff

FULL STORY: Study: Pollution May Affect Babies' Genes

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