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Radboud University Nijmegen

Infographic: Silicones may Lead to Cell Death

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Silicone molecules from breast implants can initiate processes in human cells that lead to cell death. Researchers from Radboud University have demonstrated this in a new study that will be published on 12 June in Scientific Reports. 'However, there are still many questions about what this could mean for the health effects of silicone breast implants. More research is therefore urgently needed,' says Ger Pruijn, professor of Biomolecular Chemistry at Radboud University.

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