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Breaking Down Cancer’s Defenses

Breaking Down Cancer’s Defenses

Bacteria generally have a bad reputation, as people first think of certain strains that can cause serious illnesses like pneumonia or meningitis. However, there are many helpful bacteria, known as probiotics, that assist the body in different ways. University of Cincinnati researchers have now engineered a probiotic designed to target and break down cancer cell …

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Hold On Genetics Cancer Trial Lifted

Hold On Genetics Cancer Trial Lifted

Seattle Genetics’ cancer candidate drug talirine in acute myeloid leukemia was put on hold during early to mid stage trials by the FDA after death of four patients; however the FDA has lifted the clinical hold and two Phase 1 trials have resumed. One of the trials on hold is a study of vadastuximab talirine …

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