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Salmonella seeks out oxygen-poor regions in the body (cancer tissue), combine that with a protein that causes a strong immune response and…

The researchers found that their genetically modified salmonella made its way to several organs in the bodies of mice and also into tumors. The immune system then successfully eradicated the bacteria from the organs while simultaneously attacking the bacteria in the tumors and by extension the tumors themselves. This approach proved successful—11 out of 20 mice were tumor free after 12 days. (via)

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