Manipulation of molecule protects intestinal cells from radiation

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 15:07 in Biology & Nature

A new study identifies a signaling molecule that plays a major role in radiation-induced intestinal damage. The research, published by Cell Press in the June issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, may lead to new strategies for protecting normal tissues from radiation during cancer therapies.

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