Scientists dig into why older skin gets Cancer-Prone

NCT ID NCT02553954

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at healthy skin tissue from 58 adults in two age groups (18-40 and 55+) to understand why cancer risk rises with age. Researchers checked for signs of cell aging and DNA damage in skin cells. The goal was to learn more about the aging process, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Oscar Lambret

    Lille, 59020, France

Conditions

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