U of Saskatchewan distinguished researcher finds an SOS response to cancer-causing agents
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 21:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Saskatoon, SK: University of Saskatchewan microbiologist Wei Xiao has found a way to trigger a protein combination called 9-1-1 that sends an SOS signal for cells to fight cancer-causing agents such as industrial toxins, ultraviolet radiation, and X-rays.