Weapon Against Smallpox Aimed at Cancer
Date: 29.10.2007
A **virus** that was instrumental in eradicating smallpox is now showing promise as a **potential cancer treatment**. A genetically engineered strain of vaccinia, better known as the **smallpox vaccine**, kept rabbits' liver tumors in check in a new study. The virus is now headed toward trials with human patients.
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