Genetically modified cells attack tumors

A new method of genetically modifying cell to attack cancer cells looks promising. Even very tiny neuroblastoma tumors are no match. The NSPCs (neural stem-progenitor cells) are able to deliver a chemotherapy drug only to cancerous cells without affecting healthy cells, which means if it becomes used doctors will be able to treat cancer much more aggressively due to the side-effects being minimized.

It has been known for a long time that any medical treatment involves a placebo affect to some extent, but new research finds it's nearly all placeboic when it comes to pain relief. The expectation of pain relief releases endorphins (your body's natural pain killers) which is why different people swear by different virtually identical brands. For example, in my day to day life I've noticed some people like Aspirin, some Panadol, some Neurofen, and some people have strong opinions about which ones work and which don't at all. If you believe one is better than the other, it is.

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