Scientists employ genetically engineered viruses to battle cancer
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In the last few years, scientists have been genetically engineering various viruses so they attack cancer cells but leave healthy cells alone. These “oncolytic” — cancer-destroying — viruses are being tested in hundreds of terminally ill patients for whom surgery, radiation and chemotherapy have failed.
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