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A recent study by the HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale suggests that nanovesicles derived from olive processing waste could revolutionize cancer treatment by serving as stable, biocompatible drug delivery vehicles. These olive-based vesicles, which can withstand room temperature storage for months, offer a less toxic and more targeted alternative for administering anti-cancer drugs, gene editing tools, and RNA-based therapies.
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