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Scientists turn skin cells into stem cells that kill brain cancer

For the first time, scientists have turned skin cells into cancer-hunting stem cells that destroy brain tumors known as glioblastoma. The discovery could offer, for the first time in more than 30 years, a new and more effective treatment for the deadly disease.

The technique builds upon the newest version of the Nobel Prize-winning technology from 2007, which allowed researchers to turn skin cells into embryonic-like stem cells. Researchers hailed the possibilities for use in regenerative medicine and drug screening. Now, researchers have found a new use: killing brain cancer.

by Thania Benios

Full Story: http://www.futurity.org/stem-cells-glioblastomas-1111242-2/?utm_source=Futurity+Today&utm_campaign=5761da7a9f-February_25_20162_25_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e34e8ee443-5761da7a9f-203916893

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