Pretesting tumors: long derided, test-tube screening for cancer-drug sensitivity slowly gains acceptance
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The method of testing cancer drugs for effectiveness in a test tube is slowly being accepted by doctors. The technique had suffered a setback in the 1970s when studies revealed many difficulties. However, improvements have been made which made it practical and acceptable.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Gene scenes
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Issues are presented concerning the use of magnetic resonance imaging to view the glowing effect which occurs when a particular gene in the DNA of frogs is activated. The use of this discovery for the treatment of tumors is discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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An inside job: IL-12 attacks tumors on two fronts, but can it win the battle?
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Interleukin-12 promises to boost the fight against cancer. The chemical messenger activates killer T cells while inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels in solid tumors.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
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