Trigger Of Deadly Food Toxin Discovered; Finding Could Help Prevent Liver Cancer

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 14:28 in Health & Medicine

A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. Researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

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