Wasp study finds sting in the tail for cancer cells
by Press Association from on (#K3TT)
Research has found a Brazilian wasp's venom could destroy tumours of leukaemia, prostate and bladder cancer without harming healthy tissue
The venom of the Brazilian wasp Polybia paulista contains a powerful "smart" drug that selectively targets and destroys tumour cells without harming normal cells, a study has shown.
In laboratory tests, the poison has been shown to suppress the growth of prostate and bladder cancer cells, as well as leukaemia cells resistant to a range of drugs.
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