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Drugs to Prevent Cell Suicide

Submitted by veridicus on June 29, 2007 - 4:04pm.

A group of scientists at Washington University believe they have a lead on how to stop apoptosis (unwanted cell suicide) and thus minimize the tissue damage that occurs as a result of these injuries.

Has anyone tried actually LISTENING to the cells??
by elrous0 (869638)

Most suicide attempts are cries for help, you know.

Re:Has anyone tried actually LISTENING to the cell
by eln (21727)

I agree, this rush to drugs to treat suicidal cells is just going to create a generation of drug-dependent artificially happy zombie cells, and the last thing I want is for my cells to be wandering aimlessly around my body with a perma-grin, glazed eyes, and an irresistible urge to eat my delicious brain. Psychotherapy should be tried before resorting to drugs. Even if drugs are determined to be the best course, they should still be coupled with regular therapy sessions.

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