Scientists Discover Likely Childhood Leukemia Cause

By Renee Fonner May 23, 2018 | 7:44 AM

(Undated) — Scientists say they believe they’ve discovered the likely cause of most childhood leukemia cases. Researchers in London report the disease stems from a two-step process of genetic mutation and exposure to infection. Their findings mean it might be possible to prevent childhood leukemia with treatments that stimulate a child’s immune system in infancy. The research is published in yesterday’s edition of the journal “Nature Reviews Cancer.”

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