Scientists in Israel, working as part of a 16 year study trying to find a cure for cancer, have had a significant breakthrough. Professor Avivi, of Haifa University has found that both the blind mole rat and the naked mole rat secrete a a substance that seems to destroy cancer cells in mammals. Experts believe that they can find a way to harvest this substance, and it is quite possible that it can be safe to take and can possibly wipe out cancer for humans too.
The group of scientists tested both regular rats and these special mole rats and found that while the other rats developed tumors, the mole rats were able to secrete some sort of hormone or substance that destroyed the cancer, without causing any other harm to its body. A study published in the BMC Biology Journal concluded: “Exploring the molecular mechanisms may hold the key for understanding the nature of resistance to cancer and identify new strategies for treating humans.”
The scientists believe that if they can find what genetic material/mutation caused this cancer resistance in the mole rats, they could possibly work with and modify human's genetic codes and successfully create a life saving treatment for many people.
To read more: http://www.jewsnews.co.il/2014/08/28/wow-a-cure-for-all-cancers-is-on-the-way-as-israeli-scientists-make-major-breakthrough/
To read more: http://www.jewsnews.co.il/2014/08/28/wow-a-cure-for-all-cancers-is-on-the-way-as-israeli-scientists-make-major-breakthrough/
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