AIDS drug shows potential as weapon against cancer...


	AIDS drug shows potential as weapon against cancer...

mugofcoffee

8-31-2007 4:23 AM

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9-11-2007 6:49 PM

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That's good news for cancer patients, will look to research it a bit more.

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