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minifridge • 10/11/2024 • 1 reply • view on HN

If something causes cancer in mice, the curent consensus is that it is deemed unsafe for humans.


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cyberax • 10/11/2024

Not really. Mice are naturally genetically pre-disposed to cancer.

So in general, if something _doesn't_ cause cancer in mice, then it's probably safe for humans. The reverse is not necessarily true.

Also, GLP-1 was associated with thyroid, not pancreatic cancer.

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