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Scientists Are Turning Zika Virus Into a Weapon Against Brain Cancer

Researchers have used a modified version of the Zika virus to selectively kill off certain stem cells that allow brain tumours to stay alive, at least in mice.

from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2018/09/scientists-are-turning-zika-virus-into-a-weapon-against-brain-cancer/

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