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Researchers Use 'Decoy' Molecule to Treat Cancer

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the as-good-as-the-real-thing dept.

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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  1. "the the Globe story explains" by BladeMelbourne · · Score: 5, Funny

    "the the Globe story explains"

    I thought it was impossible to stutter when typing. Once again, Slashdot has taught me something new.

  2. Re:Soon, soon, soon.... by Joebert · · Score: 2, Funny

    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. ;)
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    Wanna fight ? Bend over, stick your head up your ass, and fight for air.
  3. Re:Soon, soon, soon.... by blankoboy · · Score: 3, Funny

    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!