How Can Short DNA Strands Help Fight Cancer?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the use of short strands of DNA to target and suppress specific forms of cancer. The topic is inspired by a recent issue of Scientific American that delves into the field of bioengineering. The conversation also touches on the popularity of siRNA and the potential for further research and experimentation.
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short strands of DNA that bind to 4 varieties of messenger RNA specific to a certain cancer, then analyze if they are abnormally active if they are then a theraputic piece of DNA is released that binds to the cancer and suppreses it.
wow.
I just got the new Scientific American, it's more bio than I usually care for but got to admit that is pretty cool.
 
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I'm not quite sure from what you've written, but was the article about siRNA, or short interferring RNA? It's all the rage right now. That's something I want to start playing with.

Who did the work? I don't subscribe to Sci Am, but can look up the original articles they are discussing. It must have been a great issue for biology. WasteofO2 was posting about some other stuff on viruses in the recent issue.
 
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It's possible that no one told you because this is a relatively new and cutting-edge development in the field of cancer research. These types of advancements are constantly being made and it's difficult to keep up with all the new information. Additionally, this type of research may still be in the early stages and not widely known yet. But now that you know about it, it's definitely something to keep an eye on and see how it progresses in the future. It's amazing to see how science and technology are constantly pushing the boundaries and finding new ways to combat diseases like cancer. Thanks for sharing this exciting news!
 

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