2026-09-10 06:37 UTC
This frog bacterium wiped out cancer tumors in mice with a single dose
Scientists at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have identified a naturally occurring bacterium from the intestines of Japanese tree frogs (Dryophytes japonicus) that demonstrated remarkable anticancer activity in mice. The findings, published in Gut Microbes, introduce a new approach to cancer treatment that uses living bacteria to directly target tumors rather than simply altering the gut microbiome.
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@ironpangolin29@lemmy.ca 2026-09-10 07:47
This entire practice and trials on animals is big pharma controlling cures by bureaucracy and red tape and “inhumane” testing. Big pharma lines the pockets of the guys who write FDA rules. FDA rules state you can’t practice on humans thus curing humans because that would collapse pharmaceuticals, cancer treatments. Thanks a lot think-tanks. Your big brains slowed progress, but prevented famines due to population control right?
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@Snapz@lemmy.world 2026-09-11 05:08
Well yeah, if you’re using THAT frog bacterium. Obviously.