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Home > LMB In The News > Cancer-causing viruses exploit genetic achilles heel, finds study

Cancer-causing viruses exploit genetic achilles heel, finds study

Published on 27 April, 2010

“Scientists say some viruses can turn cells into ‘viral hotels’ by exploiting tiny molecules derived from human DNA. The UK study [directed by Cancer Research UK and in collaboration with LMB] found that some viruses can boost microRNA activity to suppress the immune system’s reaction to them.” More…

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