Guwahati, April 3 -- A new study has uncovered a direct link between gallstones exposed to toxic metals and the alarming prevalence of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in Assam, one of the most affected regions globally.

The research, led by a team from Tezpur University and published in the 'American Chemical Society's Chemical Research in Toxicology', highlights how heavy metal contamination and the structural properties of gallstones contribute to this deadly disease.

The study was spearheaded by Pankaj Barah and Cinmoyee Baruah from Tezpur University's Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, with contributions from researchers across several institutions, including Assam Medical College, IIT Guwahati, Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer I...