University of Massachusetts - Amherst Scientist Turning Salmonella Bacteria Into Cancer Fighting Robots

ScienceDaily (Feb. 29, 2008) — Salmonella bacteria can be turned into tiny terminator robots that venture deep into cancerous tumors where conventional chemotherapy can’t reach. Once in place, the bacteria manufacture drugs that destroy cancer cells. This could translate chemotherapy that is more specific, more effective and easier on patients.

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