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Scientists finally discover DNA key to fight deadly pancreatic cancer


Pancreatic cancer's growth and spread are fueled by its ability to inactivate key molecules within the HNF4A gene.

The US and UK scientists have identified a key genetic flaw in pancreatic cancer that could lead to the development of a cure for this deadly disease. Hatziapostolou told the Guardian: “This work, which has provided new understanding and knowledge of how cancer behaves, will hopefully help pave the way for potential new treatments in the future.” Houston Methodist Academic Institute has developed a rice grain-sized device to deliver drugs directly to the pancreatic tumor.

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