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There is still some way to go before the treatment could be tried in humans. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi are working on how to suppress the growth of cancerous tumours. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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The on-going research into protein mimetics has already yielded promising results. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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Researchers have already suggested the proteins could be used to treat Alzheimer's Disease. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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Tests were first done in vitro, and then in vivo in mice. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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There is still some way to go before the treatment could be tried in humans. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi are working on how to suppress the growth of cancerous tumours. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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The on-going research into protein mimetics has already yielded promising results. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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Researchers have already suggested the proteins could be used to treat Alzheimer's Disease. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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Tests were first done in vitro, and then in vivo in mice. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
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There is still some way to go before the treatment could be tried in humans. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
UAE researchers discover possible key to suppressing cancer tumours
New treatment shown to substantially reduce cancerous growths in mice
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Daniel Bardsley
30 June, 2021
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