Scientists kill off cancer stem cells for the first time
They were thought to be more or less invincible and resistant to any known treatment, but a way has been found to terminate cancer stem cells. Piyush Gupta, researcher at the Broad Institute in Boston, Massachusetts: “We’ve shown it can be done.”
Even if it may take many years before Salinomycin could be widely available – this is a great ray of hope and a real Mizpah moment.
No better news than good news.
Written & © by Helena Lind
August 17th, 2009 at 10:58 am
A compound has been discovered that targets specific master cells that aid in the proliferation of breast cancer cells. Salinomycin outperformed other drugs by being hundred times more effective at destroying the cells in a test tube.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Does this mean I don’t have to stop smoking?
August 18th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
No Freddy, it does not mean that you can just merrily puff away and let science sort out any possible health problems on far away day! Please stop smoking ASAP for a long, healthy and happy life.