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Scientists Discover Molecule in Broccoli That May Be the “Achilles Heel” of Cancer

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Broccoli is one of the cruciferous vegetables with notable health benefits. A new study reveals that one of its natural components could be key to fighting cancer.

Key Discovery

Dr. Pier Paolo Pandolfi, director of the Cancer Center and Cancer Research Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, explained that this finding could lead to a new cancer treatment.

Cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts also contain molecules capable of targeting the gene responsible for cancerous tumor growth, known as WWP1.

How It Works

 

 

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