Turning cancer back into healthy tissue

[maureenho]

Turning cancer back into healthy tissue

Scientists believe they may have found a way to turn cancerous cells back into healthy tissue.

Their lab-based work suggests there is a biological step that can restore normality and stop cells replicating out of control.

When the US researchers added molecules called microRNAs, it put the brakes on cancer, Nature Cell Biology reports.

Although the early tests in a dish look promising, it is unclear whether it will help treat people with cancer.

The Mayo Clinic researchers are hopeful that the new mechanism they have found could apply to all types of cancer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34041374

[annie]

Terrific news

[Rosalind]

Brilliant