Waverunner
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I'm just listening to the new TWiV episode (160 - Moore tumor viruses). It's really interesting. 1 out of 5 cancer cases worldwide are caused by infection, especially in immunodeficient persons. The bulk of the tumor mass is created through non proliferating viruses. Lack of replication is a key component of tumorgenesis. There are 7 known tumor viruses and the leading cause of cancer in south-east Asia for Nasopharyngeal carcinoma for example is: EBV. Unfortunately this 1 in 5 number is not represented by the number of people working on these infections in the field of oncology. I think we encounter this problem when we look at most viruses in general. There is not enough research and there is a lack of knowledge in the medical field.
http://www.virology.ws/2011/12/04/twiv-160-moore-tumor-viruses/
http://www.virology.ws/2011/12/04/twiv-160-moore-tumor-viruses/