Once metabolised, it becomes benzo[a]pyrene diol epoxide (BPDE), a compound that binds to DNA, interfering with its normal function. Using advanced genomic tools, the team found that DNA’s ...

When processed by the body, this chemical becomes Benzo[a]pyrene diol epoxide (BPDE), which can bind to DNA, disrupt its normal function, and lead to cell damage. Using advanced genomic tools ...