Scientists in California have found a way to “turn off” a gene that
makes cancerous cells lethal. They eliminated aggressive, incurable liver
tumours in laboratory mice in four weeks, they report in an advance paper
in Nature today.
The study, based on a gene called Myc, could lead to new ways of
treating cancer.
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cientists find way to 'turn off' cancer
This is incredible news and I wish the scientists luck in applying this to
humans. My Mom died ten years ago of cancer and while this won't help her
any, it may help those with cancer now, and possibly those of us in the
future who may get it.
And speaking of medical issues,
The Older had a medical
emergency today—being on the business end of a chisel and all that.
He's fine now, but it was a busy day today, driving to and fro, hurrying up
and waiting.
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