- Researchers are working on a new medicine.
- This medicine is delivered through the nose.
- It can kill dangerous brain tumors in mice.
- The brain tumors are called glioblastomas.
- This method is not invasive and is easier than other treatments.
- The medicine helps the brain’s immune system fight tumors.
Difficult words
- medicine — A substance used to treat illness.
- deliver — To give something to someone.delivered
- tumor — A lump in the body that may be harmful.tumors
- dangerous — Likely to cause harm or injury.
- immune — Related to the body's defense against illness.
- invasive — Involving surgery or entering the body.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about using medicine through the nose?
- Have you heard of any new medicines that help people?
- Why is it important to fight tumors?
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