Even small cuts can cause tumor

A small cut is all you need for calm cancer cells turn into a tumor

To investigate how genetic mutations become tumors, Sunny Wong of the University of California, and colleagues created mice that had human gene cancer stem cells in hair follicles. Then they made a small incision in the skin of some mice, while others are not touching. The experiment showed that only the injured mice developed tumors, which appeared around the cut.

Namely, when cuts appear on the skin, hair follicle stem cells, migrate into the wound. Wong explains that cancer cells may be inactive in the body until you see some kind of trigger, such as radiation or mutation, after which begins the formation of tumors. "In this case, the injury was still stimulated the cells to be activated."

Michael Kasper, in the study of injury and the development of lung cancer, was impressed by this survey. "This experiment sheds new light on the intriguing process of wound healing and the development of cancer."

Red wine enhances the effect of drugs against cancer

The special ingredient that is found in red wine reduces the ability of cancer cells to produce resistance to drugs

Resveratrol, an ingredient that gives ruby color to red wine, increases action of rapamycin a drug against breast cancer. Laboratory tests have shown that the substance can prevent cancer cells to create a resistance to drug. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant which is in fruits such as grapes, blueberries, raspberries and even peanuts. It is great to fight fungal and bacterial infections, according to the journal Cancer Letters. Scientists have for some time exploring its potential in reducing the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and even slowing the aging process, the Daily Mail.

According to Professor Charis Eng from Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, a rapamycin in clinical studies used in the context of the fight against cancer. However, after some time, cancer cells generate drug resistance. "Our findings indicate that resveratrol may reduce the resistance of cancer cells (specifically breast cancer) to the drug, at least in laboratory conditions," said Professor Eng. Resveratrol can be found in pharmacies in the form of supplements, but you should be careful because if it is used large quantities causes side effects such as insomnia, joint pain, diarrhea, and acne.