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MIT Team Creates Cancer Stem Cells

Posted by kdawson on from the keep-those-babies-under-glass-please dept.

MIT scientists and colleagues have found a way in the lab to create large amounts of cancer stem cells, the cells that can initiate tumors. The work, reported in the August 13 issue of Cancer Cell, could be a boon to researchers who study these elusive cells. Labs could easily grow them for use in experiments.

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  1. Almost there! by GrapeSteinbeck · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now we just need to to infect the top seven world leaders with it and we'll have a cure. (MAD TV reference)

  2. Don't give me cancer! by EvilRyry · · Score: 3, Funny

    Terrance: What are you doing?
    Scott: I am wishing cancer upon you.
    Phillip: What?
    Scott: I am giving you cancer with my mind.
    Phillip: No, don't give me cancer!

  3. Re:Tag: Bioweapon? by pajeromanco · · Score: 4, Funny

    There are already plenty of very effective ways to cause cancer that are a lot easier, cheaper and more easily deliverable. Cigarettes?
    --
    Now I am sad.
  4. Re:Big ol' mug... by Debello · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Hello, Husband. How was work? I made you a cup of your FAVORITE COFFEE. It's fresh... Now drink up. Drink it ALL... Feel anything? No? You will in a few years."

  5. We've found the cure! by MajorG17 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Eureka! All we have to do to cure cancer is take this machine and reverse the polarity!!!