Scientists believe a modified version of the drug ecstasy could help fight some blood cancers, including leukaemia.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham tweaked the chemical structure of the drug to make it more effective, but say any treatment is at least a decade away.

Professor John Gordon from the university's School of Immunity and Infection is the lead of author of the study and told Radio 5 live Breakfast more about his findings.

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