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Can you detect moles which could be suspicious and might develop melanoma? Play the game and detect the suspect moles. You'll find out which factors increase the risk of melanoma and how it can be prevented.

To play with smartphone or tablet, download the app:

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In this video, we find out more about a research project on the causes of melanoma. By studying familial malignant melanoma and the affected genes, scientists are trying to prevent or diagnose cases of melanoma before they develop in order to cure the disease.

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In this video, a physicist and a doctor explain to us different techniques for the early detection of skin cancer. Thanks to this new technology, one day your GP might be able to diagnose melanoma early without having to cut into the skin.