Tackling Cancer |
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| Author:
| Rosen Editors, |
| Series title: | Scientific American Cutting-Edge Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4042-0987-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2006 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $38.80 |
Book Description:
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In these articles leading scientists and researchers explain recent advances in cancer research. Topics include how cells become malignant; how viruses, dendritic cells, and light-sensitive pigments are working as anti-cancer agents; and how researchers might one day be able to use and manipulate angiogenesis to treat the disease. Other reports address alternative medicine, and hormone-replacement therapy. An interview with Judah Folkman, a renowned medical researcher, and a profile of...
More DescriptionIn these articles leading scientists and researchers explain recent advances in cancer research. Topics include how cells become malignant; how viruses, dendritic cells, and light-sensitive pigments are working as anti-cancer agents; and how researchers might one day be able to use and manipulate angiogenesis to treat the disease. Other reports address alternative medicine, and hormone-replacement therapy. An interview with Judah Folkman, a renowned medical researcher, and a profile of virologist Peter Duesberg round out the compilation.