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Diabetes Drug Metformin May Protect Against Radiation Exposure
August 23, 2024
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:

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Findings from UTSW study offer potential applications in cancer treatment, nuclear accidents, and space exploration

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Metformin, a well-tolerated diabetes drug prescribed to as many as 150 million people worldwide, may also protect cells from radiation damage, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The . . .

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