Abstract:
:A 200-year-old observation might provide a new way to eliminate tumors by infecting cancer patients with bacteria. Kristie Nybo explores a new approach that could transform cancer treatment.
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Biotechniquesjournal_title
BioTechniquesauthors
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2018-01-01 00:00:00pages
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