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Veggies prevent cancer through key protein

By Linda Wang

- More than 2 years ago

Broccoli, cauliflower, and some of their relatives contain compounds that somehow boost the body’s defenses against DNA damage and cancer. Now, an international team of researchers has identified a crucial protein that helps these veggies exert their protective effect.

Many huge tumors formed in the stomach of a mouse (right) that lacked a protein researchers believe works with anticancer compounds in some vegetables.