Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Curry Compound Kills Cancer
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(Reuters) A molecule found in a curry ingredient can kill esophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, suggesting it might be developed as an anti-cancer treatment, scientists said on Wednesday.
Researchers at the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland treated esophageal cancer cells with curcumin—a chemical found in the spice turmeric, which gives curries a distinctive yellow color—and found it started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours. Full Piece
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