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DavidDvorkin

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Sun Feb 10, 2013, 02:59 PM Feb 2013

Genetically engineered virus kills cancer: study

A genetically-engineered virus tested in 30 terminally-ill liver cancer patients significantly prolonged their lives, killing tumours and inhibiting the growth of new ones, scientists reported on Sunday.

Sixteen patients given a high dose of the therapy survived for 14.1 months on average, compared to 6.7 months for the 14 who got the low dose.


http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/02/10/genetically-engineered-virus-kills-cancer-study/
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Genetically engineered virus kills cancer: study (Original Post) DavidDvorkin Feb 2013 OP
Mutants Uber Alles ! Berlum Feb 2013 #1
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I remember that story DavidDvorkin Feb 2013 #3
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Cancer-free zombies! DavidDvorkin Feb 2013 #5
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