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A new twist in cancer's DNA modification

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Scientists have known for several years that hypermethylation, a chemical modification of DNA in which multiple small carbon groups help to deactivate the genetic material, is a major mechanism in many cancers.

A wide range of chemotherapy agents act by promoting demethylation - removing those carbon groups - in hope of restoring the tumor cell's DNA to its normal state....

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Cancer Cure

posted 4/15/09 @ 5:38 AM EST

In man's effort to help people, a lot of times it makes things worse. Vioxx was to help with pain and it worked. It kiled people which ended their pain.
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Cardiovascular Health

posted 10/24/09 @ 12:36 AM EST

This reminds me of the saying "With friends like these, who needs enemies." Imagine paying good money to get cancer. That adds insult to injury.
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