Science
Roadside weeds have been found to inhibit the spread of breast… – AlKhaleej Today
Roadside weeds have been found to inhibit the spread of breast…
A roadside weed with white flowers that was considered dull and medically useless can kill breast cancer cells and leave normal cells untouched.
Thale cress, also known by the scientific name Arabidopsis thaliana, is a humble member of the cabbage family, growing up to eight inches.
Experiments in a laboratory found that its leaves, when treated with a plant hormone found in jasmine, successfully killed the cancer.
The exact way this is done is unknown, but the study also found that healthy tissues…
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