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World Service,1 min

Could hibernation hold the key to treating cancer?

The Newsroom

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Scientists say they can treat tumours in small animals much more successfully once they were in a hibernation-like state. Tom Singleton explains why and adds that the treatment is a long way from being tested safely on humans. (Photo: Brown bear. Credit: EPA)

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