New research out of The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota has discovered links between breast cancer risk and exposure to carcinogens and aromatics from gasoline.
The Biofuels Research Project at The Hormel Institute has been studying the carcinogenic effects of compounds originating from burning fossil fuels thanks to the support of organizations like the Renewable Fuels Association. RFA board member Rick Schwark of Absolute Energy in Minnesota was a major force in getting the project started because ethanol could substitute for the octane-enhancing additives in gasoline that may contribute to the risk of cancer.
In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, we hear from Dr. Leena Hilakivi-Clark, author of “Aromatics from fossil fuels and breast cancer,” biofuels research economist Steffan Mueller, and Gail Dennison, Director of Development and External Relations for The Hormel Institute.
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The Ethanol Report is a podcast about the latest news and information in the ethanol industry that has been sponsored by the Renewable Fuels Association since 2008.
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