Pollution and pestitides and viruses. The word for a sunstance that causes cancer is carcinogenic.
Something that is cancer-causing is carcinogenic.
Agent Orange affected many people. Such as varying diseases and child abnormalities. It is not known for certain that Agent Orange is also an influence to Cancer.
An ideal chemotherapeutic agent would selectively target cancer cells while sparing normal cells, have minimal side effects, be effective at killing cancer cells, have high specificity, be able to penetrate tumor tissues efficiently, and not lead to development of resistance.
The term for an environmental agent that produces birth defects is "teratogen." Teratogens can include a variety of substances, such as certain medications, alcohol, infections, and environmental toxins, that can disrupt normal fetal development. Exposure to teratogens during critical periods of pregnancy can lead to various congenital abnormalities and developmental issues.
While there is ongoing research into the potential intergenerational effects of environmental toxins like Agent Orange, there is currently no definitive evidence linking a grandfather's exposure to Agent Orange with the development of autism in a grandson. Autism is a complex condition influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and its exact causes remain largely unknown. However, it is important to consider that genetic predispositions and other environmental influences may also play significant roles in the development of autism. Further research is needed to fully understand the potential connections between environmental exposures and autism across generations.
CANCER
CANCER
No, rabbit urine is not a carcinogen (cancer causing agent).
Carcinogen
creosote
Yes!
A pathogen is any infectious agent (parasite, bacteria, virus, fungus, etc.) that causes a disease to its host, the body it affects. Any disease caused by a foreign, biological agent is considered a pathogenic disease. Examples include: tetanus(bacteria), influenza(virus).