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101. Celebrating 100 People I (Mostly) Admire

People I (Mostly) Admire

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Is There a Lawnmower for Cancer?

Stanford scientist explains how cancer cells are attacked by enzymes. She says they act like a lawnmower, cutting off sugars on the cell's surface. In fact, other types of cancer medicines can be used as weed killers. Stephen Dumner: Have you ever made maple syrup? I have not had a lake house but my grandparents would make it every fall in Maine.

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