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Wednesday, February 2 2011

Venom being researched in cancer study

By Cindy Steinle
Wed, February 2 2011 at 13:44
We already know venom has properties that aid in blood pressure management, diabetes and pain relief, but can it also cure cancer? That is what a study team at the University of Northern Colorado is looking into.
“Ideally, we’d like to have something that will either minimize or eliminate cancer cell growth in the body,” said Mackessy.

They are focusing on three different types of cancer: melanoma, colon and breast cancer.

“One of the reasons for looking at those three is that they’re very, very common in humans here in the United States. It’s a critical health concern,” said Mackessy.


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and all I can think of after seeing the graphic, is that I can't wait for spring to hit so I can find some more rattlers
#1 Varanid on 2011-02-05 14:25 (Reply)
This was actually one from Reptile Gardens... :-)
#1.1 Cindy Steinle (Homepage) on 2011-02-05 19:58 (Reply)

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