Two-trigger drugs target 'zombie' cancer cells with sharper aim

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Stopping a cancer cell from dividing does not necessarily make it harmless. Chemotherapy can leave behind living, senescent cells. These 'zombie' cells can release inflammatory signals, helping tumors resist treatment. Drugs that eliminate these lingering cells could help, but they can also harm other cells.

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Two-trigger drugs target 'zombie' cancer cells with sharper aim

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