Wednesday, May 20, 2009

New Cancer Insights From Down Syndrome

"It has long been observed that people with Down Syndrome have very low rates of cancer. Now researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have discovered that people with Down Syndrome benefit from a gene that blocks angiogenesis, the development of blood vessels essential for cancer's growth. The study identifies specific new therapeutic targets for treating cancer."

This is excellent news and I hope it pans out.