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Researchers Use 'Decoy' Molecule to Treat Cancer 40

Jerry Rivers writes "The Globe and Mail is reporting that scientists in British Columbia have successfully used a 'decoy' molecule to shrink advanced prostate tumors. Citing a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the the Globe story explains how the researchers are the first to find a way to block the process of androgen reception in cells and prevent, a key trigger in the onset of prostate cancer."
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Researchers Use 'Decoy' Molecule to Treat Cancer

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  • by BladeMelbourne ( 518866 ) on Saturday February 03, 2007 @10:53AM (#17873136)
    "the the Globe story explains"

    I thought it was impossible to stutter when typing. Once again, Slashdot has taught me something new.
  • by Joebert ( 946227 ) on Saturday February 03, 2007 @11:06AM (#17873226) Homepage

    I really wish they wouldn't build up false hopes for those suffering from these horrible diseases.

    This from someone with advertisements for a pocket pussy on the site in their signature !
    Thanks, that's the funniest thing I've seen in quite awhile.

    With all the hacking skills in the tech world I am certain we could nip cancer in the bud if that talent was applied to hacking the disease.

    All that lacks is a leadership plan. ;)
  • by blankoboy ( 719577 ) on Saturday February 03, 2007 @11:15AM (#17873274)

    This from someone with advertisements for a pocket pussy on the site in their signature ! Thanks, that's the funniest thing I've seen in quite awhile.
    I have yet to hear of anyone contracting and STD or cancer from a pocket vagina ;)

    All that lacks is a leadership plan. ;)
    Indeed. Bill & Melinda get on it post haste!

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