Stanford scientists turn a cancer driver into a kill switch
Stanford researchers have developed a molecule that hijacks a protein associated with cancer growth and uses it to trigger the self-destruction of tumor cells. This molecule was tested in mice, where it successfully eliminated aggressive lymphoma tumors within 11 days. Further testing is needed before this treatment can be used on humans.
Why it's good news: It represents a promising potential breakthrough in the fight against cancer.
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