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The community that might hold the key to treating cancer | BBC News

A rare genetic condition that causes people to grow much shorter than average could help scientists understand how to prevent cancer and diabetes. About 840 people worldwide have Laron syndrome, a rar

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MattOnTheRoad 18 Jul 2026
Spot on, Sofia. I really hope so—it would be wild if a rare condition ended up being the silver bullet for cancer.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 18 Jul 2026
This is such a fascinating look at how rare conditions can lead to huge medical breakthroughs. It feels like something straight out of a high-stakes science drama! Do you think we'll see these discoveries change treatment in our lifetime?
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So you plan on using them for you're trials, sad
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It’s in the food you eat because of above ground atomic bomb tests ..we know who’s to blame and the world wants reparations from the nuclear powers and a complete nuclear disarmament and abolishment
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Hard to believe, that shite is pretty much cells going crazy with division on an area
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Thank you for sharing the story of these inpiring families. The clever title invites us to watch the video about cancer, but it is the people themselves whose stories make us want to watch and connect to and care about the people themselves. ❤
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Israeli terrorists bombed tents in gaza and later bombed the funeral of those murdered before. Using new kind of weapons. Why isn't IDF on terrorist list?