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An article published this week reveals how researchers at Caltech have managed to “turn off” genes that force cancer cells to grow uncontrollably. This is the first time in humans is achieved using an RNAi therapy. As explained in immortal and perfect (p95, p217), the RNAi is small RNA able to specifically block the function of a gene. Are widely used in the laboratory but so far not been proven effective as therapy.

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