20 104J - Environmental Cancer Risks, Prevention, and Therapy

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Considers potentially important risk factors for common cancers in the general environment and the workplace: air-, food- and water-borne chemicals; subclinical infections; and diet and lifestyle choices. Includes an analysis of the history of cancer mortality rates in predominantly European- and African-American cohorts. Examines metakaryotic cancer stem cells as targets for both pathogenic environmental risk factors and drugs that prevent the growth of or kill preneoplastic and/or neoplastic stem cells.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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