Getting bacteria to do a plant’s job
Researchers engineer microbes for low-cost production of precursor of anticancer drug Taxol and other pharmaceuticals.
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Super-sizing a cancer drug minimizes side effects
Researchers design a new version of cisplatin that spares the kidneys, letting doctors use higher doses.
Taking aim at aggressive cancer cells
Researchers use novel stem-cell method to discover chemical with potency against breast tumors in mice
New test can predict spread of breast cancer
May help to reduce over- and under-treatment of the disease
New gel offers controlled drug delivery
Self-assembling hydrogel could help treat cancer and diabetes, among other diseases
