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3 unusual facts about International Agency for Research on Cancer


Lithium iron phosphate

Lithium iron phosphate has no known carcinogenicity whereas lithium cobalt oxide does because it contains cobalt, which is listed as a possible human carcinogen by the IARC.

Merkel cell polyomavirus

The IARC has recently classified MCV as a class 2A carcinogen.

Renato Talamini

During his working years he has collaborated to several international studies, including ARCAGE stuides coordinated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.


Yerba mate

A study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer showed a limited correlation between oral cancer and the drinking of large quantities of "hot mate".


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