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DNA Cancer Codes Cracked By International Effort

Posted by samzenpus on from the world-wide-tumor dept.

Enigma23 writes "As reported on news.com.au, scientists from the International Cancer Genome Consortium of 12 institutes around the world will today release the first DNA profiles of some of the most prevalent types of tumors. While the story asserts that 'A new era of cancer treatment has dawned,' I'm a bit more skeptical, given that gene therapy and immunotherapy are still very much in their infancy at the current time."

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  1. So... by pushing-robot · · Score: 4, Funny

    Any word on a patch?

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    1. Re:So... by erroneus · · Score: 3, Funny

      No but God will be suing under the DCMA.

  2. Dude... by Cryacin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Be careful what you wish for. If you live in Paris, then yeah, having X-Ray vision is a great thing. However, if you live in Kentucky and happen to work for a purveyor of Fried Chicken, let's just say that ignorance is not only bliss, but a requirement.

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  3. Re:Yeah me too by ivan_w · · Score: 2, Funny

    Don't you think a 'random bot' would post AC ?

    I'm going for the browser - or more likely - an issue with the entity between the chair and keyboard.. (never happened to you eh ?)

    --Ivan

  4. Re:It's really too bad. by wealthychef · · Score: 4, Funny

    Everyone always forgets about the deep anal probe!

    That's because the aliens make them forget.

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