UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause cell mutations
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Researchers found devices used to cure gel manicures lead to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells.
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UV light from gel manicures can cause cancer-causing mutations, study finds
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Cancer-inducing Changes from Ultraviolet Light Emitting Devices
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Study finds that UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause mutations in cells
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DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer
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UV nail polish dryers may cause 'DNA damage and mutations', warns new study
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In Cells, UV-Emitting Nail Polish Dryers Damage DNA and Cause Mutations
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UV Light From Nail Dryers May Damage DNA, Study Suggests
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Nail polish drying devices can cause damage
study finds that uv emitting nail polish dryers damage dna and cause mutations in cells presentation|TikTok Search
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DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer