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New Drug Attacks Cancer Stem Cells

A chemical compound that targets the parent cells which help breast cancers to develop and spread has been discovered by US scientists.

During tests conducted on mice, Salinomycin eliminated breast cancer stem cells far more effectively than some existing drugs, and slowed tumor growth. The drug, a farm antibiotic, has not yet been tested on humans.

Human Genome Succeeds In Lupus Drug Development

Human Genome Sciences Inc reported today that clinical trials with their latest experimental Lupus drug were very successful. This marks a great time for the world of medicine, as Lupus is an auto-immune disease which has never had a cure.

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