Article 6K9PW In a Medical Twist, Zika Virus Could Become a Weapon Against Brain Cancer

In a Medical Twist, Zika Virus Could Become a Weapon Against Brain Cancer

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Ed Cara
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A mosquito-borne disease best known for causing severe cranial deformities in babies may someday become humanity's ally. Duke University scientists and others have created a weakened version of the Zika virus that could potentially be repurposed into a treatment for often fatal brain cancer. In lab experiments, their...

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