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Diarrhea Bug May Offer Cancer Cure

Posted by timothy on from the pays-yer-money-takes-your-chances dept.

Makarand writes "Researchers now think that the diarrhea bug may be of help in building resistance to colon cancer. The toxins produced by E. coli, the diarrhea bug, irritate the lining of the bowels and also interact with the cells in a way that prevents them from becoming cancerous. This may very well explain why colorectal cancer is common in the developed countries but rare in the developing countries. Researchers who added E. coli toxins to a dish containing rapidly dividing cancer cells could almost brought the cancerous growth to a halt."

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  1. Uh... by fobside · · Score: 4, Funny

    If you're a doctor, how do you prescribe cancer prevention? "I recommend brocolli and diahrrea."

  2. E. Coli? by waytoomuchcoffee · · Score: 5, Funny

    That theory is pure shit.

  3. So, on trip to taco bell, my carcinomas history? by Unknown+Poltroon · · Score: 5, Funny

    Chemo, taco bell, chemo, taco bell....What a bitch of a choice.

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  4. Other possible cures by atomicdragon · · Score: 3, Funny

    Researchers who added E. coli toxins to a dish containing rapidly dividing cancer cells could almost brought the cancerous growth to a halt.

    I can think of a quite a few things you add to the dish that would bring the cancerous growth to a halt, like concentrated hydochloric acid, plutonium or lit thermite.

  5. My god, it's true! by TheSHAD0W · · Score: 3, Funny

    "White Castle has the taste some people can't live without..."

  6. And in other news... by Cinematique · · Score: 3, Funny

    NEW YORK (AP) - The market winked it's eye today at Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) as shares of the fast-food conglomerate shot up 1.68% today upon a report directly linking a reduction of colon cancer in their loyal consumer base with the food served at the variety of restaraunts under their corporate umbrella, including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC. Further boosting the stock this Monday, the company reported earnings that were on target with previous estimates, and a strong indication Goldman Sachs plans on raising the stocks rating from from a "Buy" to a "Strong Buy."

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  7. Sing along! by Tom7 · · Score: 4, Funny



    when you're runnin' into cancer
    and you want another answer

    diarrhea,
    diarrhea

    1. Re:Sing along! by Lord_Of_The_Beer · · Score: 2, Funny

      I always liked

      "Floting down the Gutter
      on a piece of bread & butter"

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