A bacterial self-destruct mechanism has been repurposed as a potential therapy, selectively eliminating diseased cells — including tumour cells in mouse models of cancer.
14 July 2026
A bacterial self-destruct mechanism has been repurposed as a potential therapy, selectively eliminating diseased cells — including tumour cells in mouse models of cancer.
By
Mehran Takallo0 &
Raymond H. J. Staals1
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