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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells

Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells | U.S. | Reuters: "LONDON (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."

Most hopeful tongue twister ever.

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