Tumours: The Kill or Cure Virus

The story of a pioneering treatment that is attempting to use a simple virus to combat the growth - and devastating effects - of brain tumours. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Some tumours are inoperable and cannot be treated with regular cancer treatment. Researchers are pioneering new treatments that may help save or prolong the lives of cancer sufferers. Researchers are able to genetically adapt viruses and inject them into the body so they only attack cancer cells, killing them off. Injecting viruses into the body is risky, but its success shows that our understanding of cancer continues to evolve. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.