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Scientists Create a Genetically Modified Virus That Can Combat Prostate Cancer

Scientists at the São Paulo State Cancer Institute (ICESP) in Brazil have been able to successfully destroy tumor cells in mice by injecting them with a genetically manipulated virus.

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Not only that, but the virus also made tumor cells more receptive to chemotherapy drugs, helping them to almost eliminate tumors in some cases.

Read more from this article by Chris Young here: https://interestingengineering.com/scientists-create-a-genetically-modified-virus-that-can-combat-prostate-cancer


Source: Interesting Engineering

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