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Redditsux@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

This Natural, Zero-Calorie Sweetener Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Cancer

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This Natural, Zero-Calorie Sweetener Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Cancer

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Redditsux@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago
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In an unexpected twist in the fight against cancer, humble kitchen bacteria and a plant best known for sweetening tea could one day help in treating one of humanity's deadliest diseases, new research suggests.
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    Tldr: A compound that is created when you ferment stevia with a specific bacteria selectively kills cancer cells vs healthy cells in a lab-grown culture.

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      How do you make this fermented stavia? Asking for a friend.

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        Instructions unclear, smoked salvia

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          How was it?

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            Your mom Sylvia?

            Very tight.

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      But then again, so does a handgun. /obxkcd

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