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Molecule Treats Leukemia by Blocking DNA Repair
2013-04-18 05:37:22| Biotech - Topix.net
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory have identified a molecule that prevents repair of some cancer cells, providing a potential new "genetic chemotherapy" approach to cancer treatment that could significantly reduce side effects and the development of treatment resistance compared with traditional chemotherapy.
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Category:Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals