Millennials. With immigration adding more numbers to its group than any other, the Millennial population is projected to peak in 2036 at 81.1 million. Thereafter the oldest Millennial will be at least 56 years of age and mortality is projected to outweigh net immigration. By 2050 there will be a projected 79.2 million Millennials. Generation X
A mutagen is defined as any chemical that can cause changes in the DNA sequence of an organism. These changes are called mutations ( hence mutation + genos (creator) = mutagen ). Some mutagens are well-known: For example UV radiation. UV has enoug...
A carcinogen is an agent that induces neoplasia, i.e. cancer. Whatâs an agent? Chemicals, radiation, and viruses are among the agents implicated in causing cancer. A mutagen is a chemical that can cause changes (mutations) to the genetic material of a cell (DNA). A mutagen is one possible pathway to carcinogenesis. When mutations occur in germ cells (i.e. sperm or ova) it is possible for the mutation to be transmitted to offspring. A mutagen may be a carcinogen, but the link is not absolute. That is, not all chemicals shown to be mutagens are necessarily carcinogens. Conversely, not all carcinogens are mutagens. There are nongenotoxic carcinogensâchemicals that cause cancer by several mechanisms including by inducing sustained cell injury. Another important idea.