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Scientists make DNA discovery that could help find pancreatic cancer cure (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 4 months ago by MicroWave to c/health

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Hope for new treatments after researchers find spread of disease is aided by shutting down of molecules in key genes

Scientists have made a crucial DNA discovery that could help cure one of the deadliest cancers.

A team of researchers from the UK and US have found that pancreatic cancer is able to shut down molecules in one of the body’s most important genes, helping the disease to grow and spread rapidly.

Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer worldwide, with more than half a million people diagnosed every year. It has the worst survival rates of all the most common forms of the disease.

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[–] MicroWave 4 points 4 months ago

I used to be the only poster in health, so it’s refreshing to see you post here as well!