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Caption: Above is an illustration of DNA polymerase moving along the length of a DNA strand. Researchers are targeting new chemotherapy drugs that efficiently block uncontrolled DNA replication while minimizing side effects.
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Related news release: American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Sept. 3, 2008