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Lesson 2: 2015 Challenge — Life sciencesOncolytic virotherapy
By Ritika Bharati
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Couldn't the virus go through a mutation and then attack other non cancer cells?(5 votes)
Hi!! So, I watched this video about Oncolytic Virotherapy and I understood what it does. But is this method in practice today? If yes, why do most people opt for chemotherapy? Clearly, this method is the better one.(2 votes)
I've read that those viruses don't target terminally differentiated, non-dividing cells, therefore are perfect for tumour. But what about other cells that are in the process of normal divison and are recognized as cancer cells by the virus? Is that even possible?(1 vote)
Could we create a virus that would shape itself so that it would fit anything and would attack the cancer?(1 vote)
We couldn't at the moment, but it is highly possible in the future.(1 vote)
- Hi, ummmmm. I already knew one thing about Chemo Therapy: Your hair falls out. But I didn't know all THIS! Also, my cousin had Chemo because she had a tumor.(1 vote)
White count goes down, platelets are lowered, you get tired and loose your appetite.(1 vote)
- Okay, NOW I want to USE oncolytic virotherapy to STOP CANCER!(1 vote)
Can you explain high blood pressure(1 vote)
High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.(1 vote)
how can the repucatler connet(0 votes)