stackyFACTSThat annoying bump on your knee is technically a tiny, localized tumor. Human Papillomavirus hijacks the surface cells, aggressively forcing them into overdrive to build a tough, fleshy fortress for the microscopic invader to live inside.
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Scientists finally found a use for these microscopic hijackers by scooping out their harmful payload and replacing it with therapeutic instructions. They…
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