Monday, November 20, 2006

One step closer to cancer's Holy Grail: Treating 'stem cells' like treating root of weed, scientist proclaims

Source: Toronto Star
Posted: November 20, 2006. 05:17 AM

Summary:

Scientists have found strong evidence that only a small proportion of cells drive the formation of tumors causing to colon cancer. Colon cancer is the fourth type of cancer in which stem cells have been found to be its root cause, lending credibility to the idea that the cells may be the source of all cancers. The discovery could lead to earlier dection and produce more effective treatments for the disease.

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